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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.94, 7,949.83 and 1,836.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.94, 7,949.83 and 1,836.19 is: 2,754.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.94 : 7,949.83 = 1,836.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.94/7,949.83 = 1,836.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.94x = 7,949.83 × 1,836.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.94x = 14,597,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,597,389.17/5,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.78

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