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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.92, 8,301.49 and 1,835.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.92, 8,301.49 and 1,835.87 is: 2,754.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.92 : 8,301.49 = 1,835.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.92/8,301.49 = 1,835.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.92x = 8,301.49 × 1,835.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.92x = 15,240,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,240,410.35/5,533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.00

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