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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.76, 8,286.06 and 1,628.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.76, 8,286.06 and 1,628.30 is: 2,442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.76 : 8,286.06 = 1,628.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.76/8,286.06 = 1,628.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.76x = 8,286.06 × 1,628.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.76x = 13,492,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,492,191.50/5,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.13

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