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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.44, 8,104.78 and 1,942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.44, 8,104.78 and 1,942.88 is: 2,912.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.44 : 8,104.78 = 1,942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.44/8,104.78 = 1,942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.44x = 8,104.78 × 1,942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.44x = 15,746,614.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746,614.97/5,406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.57

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