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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.91, 8,030.37 and 1,843.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.91, 8,030.37 and 1,843.94 is: 2,765.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.91 : 8,030.37 = 1,843.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.91/8,030.37 = 1,843.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.91x = 8,030.37 × 1,843.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.91x = 14,807,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,807,520.46/5,354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.22

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