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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.89, 8,226.40 and 1,786.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.89, 8,226.40 and 1,786.40 is: 2,679.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.89 : 8,226.40 = 1,786.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.89/8,226.40 = 1,786.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.89x = 8,226.40 × 1,786.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.89x = 14,695,665.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,695,665.99/5,483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.79

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