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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.91, 8,293.17 and 1,831.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.91, 8,293.17 and 1,831.05 is: 2,746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.91 : 8,293.17 = 1,831.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.91/8,293.17 = 1,831.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.91x = 8,293.17 × 1,831.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.91x = 15,185,208.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,185,208.93/5,528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.51

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