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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.38, 7,947.56 and 1,835.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.38, 7,947.56 and 1,835.63 is: 2,753.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.38 : 7,947.56 = 1,835.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.38/7,947.56 = 1,835.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.38x = 7,947.56 × 1,835.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.38x = 14,588,779.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588,779.56/5,298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.44

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