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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.75, 7,913.34 and 1,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.75, 7,913.34 and 1,812 is: 2,718.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.75 : 7,913.34 = 1,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.75/7,913.34 = 1,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.75x = 7,913.34 × 1,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.75x = 14,338,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,338,972.08/5,274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.42

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