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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.74, 7,948.66 and 1,835.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.74, 7,948.66 and 1,835.18 is: 2,752.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.74 : 7,948.66 = 1,835.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.74/7,948.66 = 1,835.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.74x = 7,948.66 × 1,835.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.74x = 14,587,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,587,221.86/5,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.96

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