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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.99, 8,034.88 and 1,845.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.99, 8,034.88 and 1,845.85 is: 2,769.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.99 : 8,034.88 = 1,845.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.99/8,034.88 = 1,845.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.99x = 8,034.88 × 1,845.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.99x = 14,831,183.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,831,183.25/5,355.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.08

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