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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,417.64, 8,126.43 and 1,906.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,417.64, 8,126.43 and 1,906.83 is: 2,860.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,417.64 : 8,126.43 = 1,906.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,417.64/8,126.43 = 1,906.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,417.64x = 8,126.43 × 1,906.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,417.64x = 15,495,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,495,720.52/5,417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.23

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