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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,384.13, 8,079.86 and 1,921.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,384.13, 8,079.86 and 1,921.38 is: 2,883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,384.13 : 8,079.86 = 1,921.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,384.13/8,079.86 = 1,921.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,384.13x = 8,079.86 × 1,921.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,384.13x = 15,524,481.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,524,481.41/5,384.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.38

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