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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.91, 7,949.57 and 1,836.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.91, 7,949.57 and 1,836.16 is: 2,754.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.91 : 7,949.57 = 1,836.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.91/7,949.57 = 1,836.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.91x = 7,949.57 × 1,836.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.91x = 14,596,682.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,596,682.45/5,298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.66

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