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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.53, 8,115.39 and 1,947.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.53, 8,115.39 and 1,947.78 is: 2,921.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.53 : 8,115.39 = 1,947.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.53/8,115.39 = 1,947.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.53x = 8,115.39 × 1,947.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.53x = 15,806,994.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,806,994.33/5,410.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.52

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