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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,724.62, 8,586.39 and 1,828.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,724.62, 8,586.39 and 1,828.34 is: 2,742.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,724.62 : 8,586.39 = 1,828.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,724.62/8,586.39 = 1,828.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,724.62x = 8,586.39 × 1,828.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,724.62x = 15,698,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,698,840.29/5,724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.34

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