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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.49, 8,029.72 and 1,843.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.49, 8,029.72 and 1,843.50 is: 2,764.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.49 : 8,029.72 = 1,843.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.49/8,029.72 = 1,843.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.49x = 8,029.72 × 1,843.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.49x = 14,802,788.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,802,788.82/5,354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.56

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