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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.59, 8,029.58 and 1,843.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.59, 8,029.58 and 1,843.05 is: 2,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.59 : 8,029.58 = 1,843.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.59/8,029.58 = 1,843.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.59x = 8,029.58 × 1,843.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.59x = 14,798,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,798,908.20/5,353.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.30

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