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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,548.62, 8,319.46 and 1,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,548.62, 8,319.46 and 1,849.90 is: 2,773.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,548.62 : 8,319.46 = 1,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,548.62/8,319.46 = 1,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,548.62x = 8,319.46 × 1,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,548.62x = 15,390,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,390,169.05/5,548.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.69

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