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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,431.64, 8,147.46 and 1,924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,431.64, 8,147.46 and 1,924.22 is: 2,886.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,431.64 : 8,147.46 = 1,924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,431.64/8,147.46 = 1,924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,431.64x = 8,147.46 × 1,924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,431.64x = 15,677,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,677,505.48/5,431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.33

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