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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.33, 8,293.98 and 1,830.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.33, 8,293.98 and 1,830.54 is: 2,745.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.33 : 8,293.98 = 1,830.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.33/8,293.98 = 1,830.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.33x = 8,293.98 × 1,830.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.33x = 15,182,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,182,462.15/5,529.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.81

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