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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.46, 8,291.55 and 1,829.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.46, 8,291.55 and 1,829.82 is: 2,744.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.46 : 8,291.55 = 1,829.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.46/8,291.55 = 1,829.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.46x = 8,291.55 × 1,829.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.46x = 15,172,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,172,044.02/5,528.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.35

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