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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.31, 8,031.98 and 1,844.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.31, 8,031.98 and 1,844.18 is: 2,766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.31 : 8,031.98 = 1,844.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.31/8,031.98 = 1,844.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.31x = 8,031.98 × 1,844.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.31x = 14,812,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,812,387.58/5,354.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.44

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