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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.15, 7,946.86 and 1,835.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.15, 7,946.86 and 1,835.97 is: 2,752.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.15 : 7,946.86 = 1,835.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.15/7,946.86 = 1,835.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.15x = 7,946.86 × 1,835.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.15x = 14,590,191.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,590,191.96/5,301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.27

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