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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.33, 8,056.53 and 1,861.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.33, 8,056.53 and 1,861.79 is: 2,792.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.33 : 8,056.53 = 1,861.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.33/8,056.53 = 1,861.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.33x = 8,056.53 × 1,861.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.33x = 14,999,526.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999,526.71/5,372.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.00

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