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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.51, 8,281.26 and 1,822.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.51, 8,281.26 and 1,822.77 is: 2,734.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.51 : 8,281.26 = 1,822.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.51/8,281.26 = 1,822.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.51x = 8,281.26 × 1,822.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.51x = 15,094,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,094,832.29/5,520.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.32

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