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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,390.68, 8,086.25 and 1,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,390.68, 8,086.25 and 1,881.04 is: 2,821.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,390.68 : 8,086.25 = 1,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,390.68/8,086.25 = 1,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,390.68x = 8,086.25 × 1,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,390.68x = 15,210,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,210,530.08/5,390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.64

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