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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.46, 7,946.72 and 1,834.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.46, 7,946.72 and 1,834.26 is: 2,751.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.46 : 7,946.72 = 1,834.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.46/7,946.72 = 1,834.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.46x = 7,946.72 × 1,834.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.46x = 14,576,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,576,350.63/5,297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.57

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