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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.34, 8,016.62 and 1,834.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.34, 8,016.62 and 1,834.34 is: 2,751.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.34 : 8,016.62 = 1,834.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.34/8,016.62 = 1,834.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.34x = 8,016.62 × 1,834.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.34x = 14,705,157.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,705,157.48/5,344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.54

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