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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.69, 8,043.56 and 1,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.69, 8,043.56 and 1,852.80 is: 2,778.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.69 : 8,043.56 = 1,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.69/8,043.56 = 1,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.69x = 8,043.56 × 1,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.69x = 14,903,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,903,098.70/5,363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.52

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