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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.46, 8,298.46 and 1,836.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.46, 8,298.46 and 1,836.73 is: 2,753.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.46 : 8,298.46 = 1,836.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.46/8,298.46 = 1,836.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.46x = 8,298.46 × 1,836.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.46x = 15,242,030.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,242,030.44/5,535.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.53

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