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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.95, 8,288.09 and 1,828.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.95, 8,288.09 and 1,828.23 is: 2,742.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.95 : 8,288.09 = 1,828.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.95/8,288.09 = 1,828.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.95x = 8,288.09 × 1,828.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.95x = 15,152,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152,534.78/5,524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.57

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