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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.63, 7,947.86 and 1,834.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.63, 7,947.86 and 1,834.88 is: 2,752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.63 : 7,947.86 = 1,834.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.63/7,947.86 = 1,834.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.63x = 7,947.86 × 1,834.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.63x = 14,583,320.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,583,320.44/5,297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.80

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