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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.34, 7,946.02 and 1,834.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.34, 7,946.02 and 1,834.59 is: 2,751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.34 : 7,946.02 = 1,834.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.34/7,946.02 = 1,834.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.34x = 7,946.02 × 1,834.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.34x = 14,577,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577,720.92/5,297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.89

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