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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.68, 8,118.26 and 1,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.68, 8,118.26 and 1,948.28 is: 2,923.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.68 : 8,118.26 = 1,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.68/8,118.26 = 1,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.68x = 8,118.26 × 1,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.68x = 15,816,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,816,643.59/5,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.23

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