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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.02, 8,190.19 and 1,950.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.02, 8,190.19 and 1,950.67 is: 2,924.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.02 : 8,190.19 = 1,950.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.02/8,190.19 = 1,950.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.02x = 8,190.19 × 1,950.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.02x = 15,976,357.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,976,357.93/5,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.99

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