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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.44, 8,057.28 and 1,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.44, 8,057.28 and 1,862.40 is: 2,792.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.44 : 8,057.28 = 1,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.44/8,057.28 = 1,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.44x = 8,057.28 × 1,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.44x = 15,005,878.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,005,878.27/5,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.60

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