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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.44, 8,664.46 and 1,826.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.44, 8,664.46 and 1,826.93 is: 2,740.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.44 : 8,664.46 = 1,826.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.44/8,664.46 = 1,826.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.44x = 8,664.46 × 1,826.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.44x = 15,829,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,829,379.00/5,775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.81

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