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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.04, 8,285.40 and 1,825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.04, 8,285.40 and 1,825.66 is: 2,738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.04 : 8,285.40 = 1,825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.04/8,285.40 = 1,825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.04x = 8,285.40 × 1,825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.04x = 15,126,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,323.36/5,523.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.77

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