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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.82, 8,098.88 and 1,934.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.82, 8,098.88 and 1,934.07 is: 2,902.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.82 : 8,098.88 = 1,934.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.82/8,098.88 = 1,934.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.82x = 8,098.88 × 1,934.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.82x = 15,663,791.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,663,791.17/5,396.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.41

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