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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.93, 8,094.33 and 1,885.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.93, 8,094.33 and 1,885.44 is: 2,828.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.93 : 8,094.33 = 1,885.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.93/8,094.33 = 1,885.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.93x = 8,094.33 × 1,885.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.93x = 15,261,373.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,373.56/5,394.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.84

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