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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.44, 8,287.04 and 1,829.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.44, 8,287.04 and 1,829.27 is: 2,744.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.44 : 8,287.04 = 1,829.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.44/8,287.04 = 1,829.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.44x = 8,287.04 × 1,829.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.44x = 15,159,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,159,233.66/5,524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.03

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