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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,426.42, 8,139.81 and 1,868.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,426.42, 8,139.81 and 1,868.51 is: 2,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,426.42 : 8,139.81 = 1,868.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,426.42/8,139.81 = 1,868.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,426.42x = 8,139.81 × 1,868.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,426.42x = 15,209,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,209,275.68/5,426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.82

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