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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.10, 8,053.29 and 1,908.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.10, 8,053.29 and 1,908.54 is: 2,861.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.10 : 8,053.29 = 1,908.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.10/8,053.29 = 1,908.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.10x = 8,053.29 × 1,908.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.10x = 15,370,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,370,026.10/5,372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861.08

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