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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,882.91, 8,822.99 and 1,722.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,882.91, 8,822.99 and 1,722.05 is: 2,582.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,882.91 : 8,822.99 = 1,722.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,882.91/8,822.99 = 1,722.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,882.91x = 8,822.99 × 1,722.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,882.91x = 15,193,577.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193,577.20/5,882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.66

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