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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.97, 7,850.96 and 1,946.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.97, 7,850.96 and 1,946.64 is: 2,919.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.97 : 7,850.96 = 1,946.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.97/7,850.96 = 1,946.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.97x = 7,850.96 × 1,946.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.97x = 15,282,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,282,997.64/5,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.96

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