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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.71, 8,145.60 and 1,870.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.71, 8,145.60 and 1,870.89 is: 2,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.71 : 8,145.60 = 1,870.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.71/8,145.60 = 1,870.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.71x = 8,145.60 × 1,870.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.71x = 15,239,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239,476.18/5,429.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.68

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