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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.39, 8,110.44 and 1,897.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.39, 8,110.44 and 1,897.32 is: 2,846.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.39 : 8,110.44 = 1,897.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.39/8,110.44 = 1,897.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.39x = 8,110.44 × 1,897.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.39x = 15,388,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,388,100.02/5,406.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.28

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