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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.67, 8,289.93 and 1,829.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.67, 8,289.93 and 1,829.91 is: 2,743.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.67 : 8,289.93 = 1,829.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.67/8,289.93 = 1,829.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.67x = 8,289.93 × 1,829.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.67x = 15,169,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,169,825.81/5,528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.85

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