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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.52, 8,438.40 and 1,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.52, 8,438.40 and 1,932 is: 2,898.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.52 : 8,438.40 = 1,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.52/8,438.40 = 1,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.52x = 8,438.40 × 1,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.52x = 16,302,988.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302,988.80/5,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.04

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