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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.33, 8,594.15 and 1,833.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.33, 8,594.15 and 1,833.74 is: 2,750.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.33 : 8,594.15 = 1,833.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.33/8,594.15 = 1,833.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.33x = 8,594.15 × 1,833.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.33x = 15,759,384.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,759,384.48/5,729.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.65

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