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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.88, 8,287.31 and 1,629.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.88, 8,287.31 and 1,629.18 is: 2,443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.88 : 8,287.31 = 1,629.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.88/8,287.31 = 1,629.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.88x = 8,287.31 × 1,629.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.88x = 13,501,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,501,523.78/5,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.77

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