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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.56, 8,045.55 and 1,854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.56, 8,045.55 and 1,854.68 is: 2,781.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.56 : 8,045.55 = 1,854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.56/8,045.55 = 1,854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.56x = 8,045.55 × 1,854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.56x = 14,921,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,921,940.79/5,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.58

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