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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.34, 8,305.98 and 1,838.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.34, 8,305.98 and 1,838.54 is: 2,757.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.34 : 8,305.98 = 1,838.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.34/8,305.98 = 1,838.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.34x = 8,305.98 × 1,838.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.34x = 15,270,876.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,270,876.47/5,537.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.80

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