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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.91, 8,031.87 and 1,844.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.91, 8,031.87 and 1,844.94 is: 2,766.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.91 : 8,031.87 = 1,844.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.91/8,031.87 = 1,844.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.91x = 8,031.87 × 1,844.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.91x = 14,818,318.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,818,318.24/5,355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.72

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