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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.42, 8,049.78 and 1,904.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.42, 8,049.78 and 1,904.67 is: 2,856.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.42 : 8,049.78 = 1,904.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.42/8,049.78 = 1,904.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.42x = 8,049.78 × 1,904.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.42x = 15,332,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,332,174.47/5,367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.53

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