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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.82, 8,031.78 and 1,844.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.82, 8,031.78 and 1,844.82 is: 2,767.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.82 : 8,031.78 = 1,844.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.82/8,031.78 = 1,844.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.82x = 8,031.78 × 1,844.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.82x = 14,817,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,817,188.38/5,354.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.07

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