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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.64, 7,946.38 and 1,834.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.64, 7,946.38 and 1,834.92 is: 2,752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.64 : 7,946.38 = 1,834.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.64/7,946.38 = 1,834.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.64x = 7,946.38 × 1,834.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.64x = 14,580,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,580,971.59/5,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.35

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