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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.81, 8,044.43 and 1,853.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.81, 8,044.43 and 1,853.93 is: 2,780.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.81 : 8,044.43 = 1,853.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.81/8,044.43 = 1,853.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.81x = 8,044.43 × 1,853.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.81x = 14,913,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,913,820.95/5,363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.46

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