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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,826.08, 8,740.48 and 1,722.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,826.08, 8,740.48 and 1,722.08 is: 2,583.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,826.08 : 8,740.48 = 1,722.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,826.08/8,740.48 = 1,722.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,826.08x = 8,740.48 × 1,722.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,826.08x = 15,051,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051,805.80/5,826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.52

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