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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.82, 8,098.51 and 1,937.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.82, 8,098.51 and 1,937.07 is: 2,905.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.82 : 8,098.51 = 1,937.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.82/8,098.51 = 1,937.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.82x = 8,098.51 × 1,937.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.82x = 15,687,351.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,687,351.76/5,399.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.16

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