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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.76, 8,249.82 and 1,750.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.76, 8,249.82 and 1,750.32 is: 2,626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.76 : 8,249.82 = 1,750.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.76/8,249.82 = 1,750.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.76x = 8,249.82 × 1,750.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.76x = 14,439,824.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,439,824.94/5,498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.01

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