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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.87, 7,946.65 and 1,835.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.87, 7,946.65 and 1,835.31 is: 2,752.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.87 : 7,946.65 = 1,835.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.87/7,946.65 = 1,835.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.87x = 7,946.65 × 1,835.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.87x = 14,584,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,584,566.21/5,298.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.39

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