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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.02, 8,434.28 and 1,925.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.02, 8,434.28 and 1,925.58 is: 2,888.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.02 : 8,434.28 = 1,925.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.02/8,434.28 = 1,925.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.02x = 8,434.28 × 1,925.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.02x = 16,240,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,240,880.88/5,623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.28

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