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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.43, 8,049.67 and 1,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.43, 8,049.67 and 1,901.25 is: 2,851.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.43 : 8,049.67 = 1,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.43/8,049.67 = 1,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.43x = 8,049.67 × 1,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.43x = 15,304,430.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,304,430.33/5,366.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.88

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