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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.98, 7,967.57 and 1,849.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.98, 7,967.57 and 1,849.23 is: 2,773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.98 : 7,967.57 = 1,849.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.98/7,967.57 = 1,849.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.98x = 7,967.57 × 1,849.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.98x = 14,733,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,733,860.22/5,311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.70

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