Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.19, 8,178 and 1,988.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,451.19, 8,178 and 1,988.44 is: 2,983.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,451.19 : 8,178 = 1,988.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,451.19/8,178 = 1,988.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,451.19x = 8,178 × 1,988.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,451.19x = 16,261,462.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,261,462.32/5,451.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,983.10
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