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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.04, 8,046.60 and 1,901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.04, 8,046.60 and 1,901.56 is: 2,852.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.04 : 8,046.60 = 1,901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.04/8,046.60 = 1,901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.04x = 8,046.60 × 1,901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.04x = 15,301,092.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,301,092.70/5,364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.53

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