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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,882.82, 8,825.31 and 2,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,882.82, 8,825.31 and 2,187.60 is: 3,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,882.82 : 8,825.31 = 2,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,882.82/8,825.31 = 2,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,882.82x = 8,825.31 × 2,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,882.82x = 19,306,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,306,248.16/5,882.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.80

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