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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.04, 8,048.77 and 1,902.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.04, 8,048.77 and 1,902.29 is: 2,853.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.04 : 8,048.77 = 1,902.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.04/8,048.77 = 1,902.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.04x = 8,048.77 × 1,902.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.04x = 15,311,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,311,044.93/5,365.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.86

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