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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.41, 8,029.62 and 1,843.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.41, 8,029.62 and 1,843.44 is: 2,764.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.41 : 8,029.62 = 1,843.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.41/8,029.62 = 1,843.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.41x = 8,029.62 × 1,843.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.41x = 14,802,122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,802,122.69/5,354.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.47

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