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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.22, 8,688.84 and 1,632.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.22, 8,688.84 and 1,632.26 is: 2,448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.22 : 8,688.84 = 1,632.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.22/8,688.84 = 1,632.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.22x = 8,688.84 × 1,632.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.22x = 14,182,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,182,437.82/5,792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.53

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