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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.20, 8,111.34 and 1,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.20, 8,111.34 and 1,944 is: 2,916.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.20 : 8,111.34 = 1,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.20/8,111.34 = 1,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.20x = 8,111.34 × 1,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.20x = 15,768,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,768,444.96/5,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.19

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