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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.25, 8,117.69 and 1,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.25, 8,117.69 and 1,902.20 is: 2,853.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.25 : 8,117.69 = 1,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.25/8,117.69 = 1,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.25x = 8,117.69 × 1,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.25x = 15,441,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,441,419.82/5,411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.58

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