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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.48, 5,247.72 and 1,550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.48, 5,247.72 and 1,550.16 is: 2,325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.48 : 5,247.72 = 1,550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.48/5,247.72 = 1,550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.48x = 5,247.72 × 1,550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.48x = 8,134,805.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,134,805.64/3,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.24

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