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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.10, 7,947.15 and 1,835.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.10, 7,947.15 and 1,835.35 is: 2,753.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.10 : 7,947.15 = 1,835.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.10/7,947.15 = 1,835.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.10x = 7,947.15 × 1,835.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.10x = 14,585,781.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,585,781.88/5,298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.02

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