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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.92, 8,292.68 and 1,831.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.92, 8,292.68 and 1,831.08 is: 2,746.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.92 : 8,292.68 = 1,831.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.92/8,292.68 = 1,831.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.92x = 8,292.68 × 1,831.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.92x = 15,184,560.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184,560.49/5,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.88

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