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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.76, 8,072.48 and 1,918.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.76, 8,072.48 and 1,918.08 is: 2,877.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.76 : 8,072.48 = 1,918.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.76/8,072.48 = 1,918.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.76x = 8,072.48 × 1,918.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.76x = 15,483,662.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,483,662.44/5,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,877.06

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