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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,732.67, 8,599.59 and 1,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,732.67, 8,599.59 and 1,837.20 is: 2,755.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,732.67 : 8,599.59 = 1,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,732.67/8,599.59 = 1,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,732.67x = 8,599.59 × 1,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,732.67x = 15,799,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,799,166.75/5,732.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.99

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