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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.76, 7,941.66 and 1,831.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.76, 7,941.66 and 1,831.96 is: 2,745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.76 : 7,941.66 = 1,831.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.76/7,941.66 = 1,831.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.76x = 7,941.66 × 1,831.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.76x = 14,548,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,548,803.45/5,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.70

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