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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.61, 7,998.68 and 1,822.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.61, 7,998.68 and 1,822.93 is: 2,734.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.61 : 7,998.68 = 1,822.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.61/7,998.68 = 1,822.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.61x = 7,998.68 × 1,822.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.61x = 14,581,018.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,581,018.29/5,332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.31

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