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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.78, 8,292.60 and 1,830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.78, 8,292.60 and 1,830.96 is: 2,745.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.78 : 8,292.60 = 1,830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.78/8,292.60 = 1,830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.78x = 8,292.60 × 1,830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.78x = 15,183,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,183,418.90/5,529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.75

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