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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.03, 8,073.35 and 1,919.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.03, 8,073.35 and 1,919.28 is: 2,879.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.03 : 8,073.35 = 1,919.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.03/8,073.35 = 1,919.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.03x = 8,073.35 × 1,919.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.03x = 15,495,019.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,495,019.19/5,382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.03

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