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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.59, 8,046.61 and 1,900.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.59, 8,046.61 and 1,900.84 is: 2,851.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.59 : 8,046.61 = 1,900.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.59/8,046.61 = 1,900.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.59x = 8,046.61 × 1,900.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.59x = 15,295,318.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,295,318.15/5,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.69

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