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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.52, 8,049.60 and 1,901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.52, 8,049.60 and 1,901.34 is: 2,851.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.52 : 8,049.60 = 1,901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.52/8,049.60 = 1,901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.52x = 8,049.60 × 1,901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.52x = 15,305,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,305,026.46/5,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.95

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