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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.56, 8,093.36 and 1,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.56, 8,093.36 and 1,934.88 is: 2,900.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.56 : 8,093.36 = 1,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.56/8,093.36 = 1,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.56x = 8,093.36 × 1,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.56x = 15,659,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,659,680.40/5,398.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.71

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