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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.37, 8,284.59 and 1,825.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.37, 8,284.59 and 1,825.67 is: 2,738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.37 : 8,284.59 = 1,825.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.37/8,284.59 = 1,825.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.37x = 8,284.59 × 1,825.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.37x = 15,124,886.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124,886.00/5,522.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.84

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