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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,531.89, 8,297.38 and 1,832.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,531.89, 8,297.38 and 1,832.91 is: 2,749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,531.89 : 8,297.38 = 1,832.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,531.89/8,297.38 = 1,832.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,531.89x = 8,297.38 × 1,832.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,531.89x = 15,208,350.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208,350.78/5,531.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.21

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