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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.40, 8,057.10 and 1,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.40, 8,057.10 and 1,908.20 is: 2,862.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.40 : 8,057.10 = 1,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.40/8,057.10 = 1,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.40x = 8,057.10 × 1,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.40x = 15,374,558.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,374,558.22/5,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.30

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