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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.88, 8,091.27 and 1,883.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.88, 8,091.27 and 1,883.40 is: 2,825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.88 : 8,091.27 = 1,883.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.88/8,091.27 = 1,883.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.88x = 8,091.27 × 1,883.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.88x = 15,239,088.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239,088.50/5,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.78

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