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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.50, 8,293.16 and 1,830.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.50, 8,293.16 and 1,830.65 is: 2,746.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.50 : 8,293.16 = 1,830.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.50/8,293.16 = 1,830.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.50x = 8,293.16 × 1,830.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.50x = 15,181,843.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181,843.47/5,528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.11

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