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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.46, 8,269.19 and 1,814.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.46, 8,269.19 and 1,814.69 is: 2,722.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.46 : 8,269.19 = 1,814.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.46/8,269.19 = 1,814.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.46x = 8,269.19 × 1,814.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.46x = 15,005,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,005,965.98/5,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.19

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