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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.97, 8,032.92 and 1,845.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.97, 8,032.92 and 1,845.64 is: 2,768.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.97 : 8,032.92 = 1,845.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.97/8,032.92 = 1,845.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.97x = 8,032.92 × 1,845.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.97x = 14,825,878.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,825,878.47/5,354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.62

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