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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.04, 8,049.48 and 1,903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.04, 8,049.48 and 1,903.60 is: 2,855.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.04 : 8,049.48 = 1,903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.04/8,049.48 = 1,903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.04x = 8,049.48 × 1,903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.04x = 15,322,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322,990.13/5,367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.02

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