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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.04, 8,046.48 and 1,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.04, 8,046.48 and 1,901.60 is: 2,852.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.04 : 8,046.48 = 1,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.04/8,046.48 = 1,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.04x = 8,046.48 × 1,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.04x = 15,301,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,301,186.37/5,365.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.02

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