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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.72, 8,049.60 and 1,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.72, 8,049.60 and 1,905.40 is: 2,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.72 : 8,049.60 = 1,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.72/8,049.60 = 1,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.72x = 8,049.60 × 1,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.72x = 15,337,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,337,707.84/5,365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.46

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