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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.52, 7,974.98 and 1,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.52, 7,974.98 and 1,854.20 is: 2,782.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.52 : 7,974.98 = 1,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.52/7,974.98 = 1,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.52x = 7,974.98 × 1,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.52x = 14,787,207.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,787,207.92/5,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.42

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