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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.91, 7,851.38 and 1,946.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.91, 7,851.38 and 1,946.23 is: 2,919.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.91 : 7,851.38 = 1,946.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.91/7,851.38 = 1,946.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.91x = 7,851.38 × 1,946.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.91x = 15,280,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,280,591.30/5,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.54

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