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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.60, 8,059.84 and 1,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.60, 8,059.84 and 1,910.40 is: 2,865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.60 : 8,059.84 = 1,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.60/8,059.84 = 1,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.60x = 8,059.84 × 1,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.60x = 15,397,518.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,397,518.34/5,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.40

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