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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.16, 8,045.04 and 1,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.16, 8,045.04 and 1,901.44 is: 2,851.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.16 : 8,045.04 = 1,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.16/8,045.04 = 1,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.16x = 8,045.04 × 1,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.16x = 15,297,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,297,160.86/5,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.73

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