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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.44, 7,950.58 and 1,836.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.44, 7,950.58 and 1,836.69 is: 2,755.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.44 : 7,950.58 = 1,836.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.44/7,950.58 = 1,836.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.44x = 7,950.58 × 1,836.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.44x = 14,602,750.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,602,750.78/5,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.53

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