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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.58, 8,019.98 and 1,836.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.58, 8,019.98 and 1,836.57 is: 2,754.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.58 : 8,019.98 = 1,836.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.58/8,019.98 = 1,836.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.58x = 8,019.98 × 1,836.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.58x = 14,729,225.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,729,225.44/5,346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.89

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