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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.25, 8,049.51 and 1,903.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.25, 8,049.51 and 1,903.50 is: 2,855.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.25 : 8,049.51 = 1,903.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.25/8,049.51 = 1,903.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.25x = 8,049.51 × 1,903.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.25x = 15,322,242.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322,242.29/5,366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.30

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