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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,397.48, 8,098.02 and 1,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,397.48, 8,098.02 and 1,935 is: 2,903.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,397.48 : 8,098.02 = 1,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,397.48/8,098.02 = 1,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,397.48x = 8,098.02 × 1,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,397.48x = 15,669,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,669,668.70/5,397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.15

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