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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.68, 7,949.16 and 1,837.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.68, 7,949.16 and 1,837.50 is: 2,754.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.68 : 7,949.16 = 1,837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.68/7,949.16 = 1,837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.68x = 7,949.16 × 1,837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.68x = 14,606,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,606,581.50/5,302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.57

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