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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.93, 8,583.03 and 1,825.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.93, 8,583.03 and 1,825.64 is: 2,738.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.93 : 8,583.03 = 1,825.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.93/8,583.03 = 1,825.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.93x = 8,583.03 × 1,825.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.93x = 15,669,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,669,522.89/5,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.98

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