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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.41, 8,440.25 and 1,879.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.41, 8,440.25 and 1,879.26 is: 2,818.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.41 : 8,440.25 = 1,879.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.41/8,440.25 = 1,879.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.41x = 8,440.25 × 1,879.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.41x = 15,861,393.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,861,393.74/5,627.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.59

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