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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.19, 8,325.53 and 1,853.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.19, 8,325.53 and 1,853.15 is: 2,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.19 : 8,325.53 = 1,853.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.19/8,325.53 = 1,853.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.19x = 8,325.53 × 1,853.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.19x = 15,428,446.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,428,446.65/5,552.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.80

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