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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.88, 7,954.96 and 1,838.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.88, 7,954.96 and 1,838.13 is: 2,758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.88 : 7,954.96 = 1,838.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.88/7,954.96 = 1,838.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.88x = 7,954.96 × 1,838.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.88x = 14,622,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,622,250.62/5,300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.46

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