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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.59, 8,014.82 and 1,833.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.59, 8,014.82 and 1,833.54 is: 2,749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.59 : 8,014.82 = 1,833.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.59/8,014.82 = 1,833.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.59x = 8,014.82 × 1,833.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.59x = 14,695,493.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,695,493.06/5,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.60

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