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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.97, 7,948.46 and 1,836.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.97, 7,948.46 and 1,836.22 is: 2,754.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.97 : 7,948.46 = 1,836.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.97/7,948.46 = 1,836.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.97x = 7,948.46 × 1,836.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.97x = 14,595,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,595,112.04/5,298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.33

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