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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,132.70, 7,694.37 and 1,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,132.70, 7,694.37 and 1,845 is: 2,765.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,132.70 : 7,694.37 = 1,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,132.70/7,694.37 = 1,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,132.70x = 7,694.37 × 1,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,132.70x = 14,196,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,196,112.65/5,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.82

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