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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,531.39, 8,296.63 and 1,832.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,531.39, 8,296.63 and 1,832.41 is: 2,748.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,531.39 : 8,296.63 = 1,832.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,531.39/8,296.63 = 1,832.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,531.39x = 8,296.63 × 1,832.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,531.39x = 15,202,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202,827.78/5,531.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.46

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