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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.67, 8,020.95 and 1,838.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.67, 8,020.95 and 1,838.02 is: 2,756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.67 : 8,020.95 = 1,838.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.67/8,020.95 = 1,838.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.67x = 8,020.95 × 1,838.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.67x = 14,742,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,742,666.52/5,348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.32

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