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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.28, 8,098.26 and 1,934.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.28, 8,098.26 and 1,934.04 is: 2,902.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.28 : 8,098.26 = 1,934.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.28/8,098.26 = 1,934.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.28x = 8,098.26 × 1,934.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.28x = 15,662,358.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,662,358.77/5,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.44

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