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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.97, 8,014.46 and 1,832.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.97, 8,014.46 and 1,832.43 is: 2,749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.97 : 8,014.46 = 1,832.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.97/8,014.46 = 1,832.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.97x = 8,014.46 × 1,832.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.97x = 14,685,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,685,927.78/5,341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.16

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