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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.56, 8,046.84 and 1,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.56, 8,046.84 and 1,901 is: 2,851.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.56 : 8,046.84 = 1,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.56/8,046.84 = 1,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.56x = 8,046.84 × 1,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.56x = 15,297,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,297,042.84/5,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.50

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