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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.83, 8,290.26 and 1,577.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.83, 8,290.26 and 1,577.59 is: 2,366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.83 : 8,290.26 = 1,577.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.83/8,290.26 = 1,577.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.83x = 8,290.26 × 1,577.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.83x = 13,078,610.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,078,610.55/5,526.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.38

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