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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,491.65, 8,231.66 and 1,792.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,491.65, 8,231.66 and 1,792.88 is: 2,687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,491.65 : 8,231.66 = 1,792.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,491.65/8,231.66 = 1,792.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,491.65x = 8,231.66 × 1,792.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,491.65x = 14,758,403.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,758,403.64/5,491.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.43

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