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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.31, 8,974.74 and 1,822.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.31, 8,974.74 and 1,822.65 is: 2,734.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.31 : 8,974.74 = 1,822.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.31/8,974.74 = 1,822.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.31x = 8,974.74 × 1,822.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.31x = 16,357,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,357,780.38/5,982.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.36

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