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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.93, 8,111.25 and 1,896.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.93, 8,111.25 and 1,896.86 is: 2,845.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.93 : 8,111.25 = 1,896.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.93/8,111.25 = 1,896.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.93x = 8,111.25 × 1,896.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.93x = 15,385,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,385,925.95/5,406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.59

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