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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.73, 8,031.06 and 1,844.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.73, 8,031.06 and 1,844.58 is: 2,766.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.73 : 8,031.06 = 1,844.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.73/8,031.06 = 1,844.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.73x = 8,031.06 × 1,844.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.73x = 14,813,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,813,932.65/5,354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.51

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