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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.25, 8,049.65 and 1,903.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.25, 8,049.65 and 1,903.77 is: 2,855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.25 : 8,049.65 = 1,903.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.25/8,049.65 = 1,903.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.25x = 8,049.65 × 1,903.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.25x = 15,324,672.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,324,672.66/5,366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.75

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