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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,390.52, 8,085.76 and 1,927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,390.52, 8,085.76 and 1,927.76 is: 2,891.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,390.52 : 8,085.76 = 1,927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,390.52/8,085.76 = 1,927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,390.52x = 8,085.76 × 1,927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,390.52x = 15,587,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,587,404.70/5,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.63

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