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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.47, 8,016.81 and 1,834.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.47, 8,016.81 and 1,834.46 is: 2,751.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.47 : 8,016.81 = 1,834.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.47/8,016.81 = 1,834.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.47x = 8,016.81 × 1,834.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.47x = 14,706,477.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,706,477.19/5,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.72

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