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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.68, 8,111.16 and 1,945.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.68, 8,111.16 and 1,945.50 is: 2,916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.68 : 8,111.16 = 1,945.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.68/8,111.16 = 1,945.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.68x = 8,111.16 × 1,945.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.68x = 15,780,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,780,261.78/5,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.50

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