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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,749.31, 8,625.49 and 1,853.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,749.31, 8,625.49 and 1,853.82 is: 2,781.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,749.31 : 8,625.49 = 1,853.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,749.31/8,625.49 = 1,853.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,749.31x = 8,625.49 × 1,853.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,749.31x = 15,990,101.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,990,101.24/5,749.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.22

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