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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.52, 8,052.60 and 1,903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.52, 8,052.60 and 1,903.34 is: 2,854.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.52 : 8,052.60 = 1,903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.52/8,052.60 = 1,903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.52x = 8,052.60 × 1,903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.52x = 15,326,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,326,835.68/5,368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.95

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