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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,450.27, 8,176.36 and 1,940.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,450.27, 8,176.36 and 1,940.19 is: 2,910.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,450.27 : 8,176.36 = 1,940.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,450.27/8,176.36 = 1,940.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,450.27x = 8,176.36 × 1,940.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,450.27x = 15,863,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,863,724.49/5,450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.63

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