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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.36, 8,141.04 and 1,964.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.36, 8,141.04 and 1,964.61 is: 2,946.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.36 : 8,141.04 = 1,964.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.36/8,141.04 = 1,964.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.36x = 8,141.04 × 1,964.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.36x = 15,993,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,993,968.59/5,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.92

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