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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.93, 7,949.52 and 1,837.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.93, 7,949.52 and 1,837.75 is: 2,754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.93 : 7,949.52 = 1,837.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.93/7,949.52 = 1,837.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.93x = 7,949.52 × 1,837.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.93x = 14,609,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,609,230.38/5,302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.94

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