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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.92, 8,295.72 and 1,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.92, 8,295.72 and 1,833.08 is: 2,749.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.92 : 8,295.72 = 1,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.92/8,295.72 = 1,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.92x = 8,295.72 × 1,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.92x = 15,206,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,206,718.42/5,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.90

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