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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.24, 8,057.82 and 1,907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.24, 8,057.82 and 1,907.56 is: 2,861.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.24 : 8,057.82 = 1,907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.24/8,057.82 = 1,907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.24x = 8,057.82 × 1,907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.24x = 15,370,775.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,370,775.12/5,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861.68

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