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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.59, 7,958.30 and 1,842.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.59, 7,958.30 and 1,842.75 is: 2,764.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.59 : 7,958.30 = 1,842.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.59/7,958.30 = 1,842.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.59x = 7,958.30 × 1,842.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.59x = 14,665,148.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665,148.11/5,305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.09

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