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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.43, 7,965.69 and 1,845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.43, 7,965.69 and 1,845.25 is: 2,767.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.43 : 7,965.69 = 1,845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.43/7,965.69 = 1,845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.43x = 7,965.69 × 1,845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.43x = 14,698,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,698,689.47/5,310.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.89

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