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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.35, 8,047.73 and 1,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.35, 8,047.73 and 1,901.60 is: 2,852.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.35 : 8,047.73 = 1,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.35/8,047.73 = 1,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.35x = 8,047.73 × 1,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.35x = 15,303,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,303,563.37/5,364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.83

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