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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.33, 8,019.60 and 1,836.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.33, 8,019.60 and 1,836.32 is: 2,754.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.33 : 8,019.60 = 1,836.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.33/8,019.60 = 1,836.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.33x = 8,019.60 × 1,836.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.33x = 14,726,531.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,726,531.82/5,346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.51

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