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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.08, 8,165.68 and 1,933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.08, 8,165.68 and 1,933.24 is: 2,900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.08 : 8,165.68 = 1,933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.08/8,165.68 = 1,933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.08x = 8,165.68 × 1,933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.08x = 15,786,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786,219.20/5,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.24

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