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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,786.50, 8,681.22 and 1,682.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,786.50, 8,681.22 and 1,682.50 is: 2,524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,786.50 : 8,681.22 = 1,682.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,786.50/8,681.22 = 1,682.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,786.50x = 8,681.22 × 1,682.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,786.50x = 14,606,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,606,152.65/5,786.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.18

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