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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.92, 8,597.64 and 1,836.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.92, 8,597.64 and 1,836.24 is: 2,754.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.92 : 8,597.64 = 1,836.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.92/8,597.64 = 1,836.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.92x = 8,597.64 × 1,836.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.92x = 15,787,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787,330.47/5,731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.28

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