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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.67, 8,035.55 and 1,846.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.67, 8,035.55 and 1,846.22 is: 2,769.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.67 : 8,035.55 = 1,846.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.67/8,035.55 = 1,846.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.67x = 8,035.55 × 1,846.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.67x = 14,835,343.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,835,343.71/5,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.51

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