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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.44, 8,130.78 and 2,498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.44, 8,130.78 and 2,498.26 is: 3,746.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.44 : 8,130.78 = 2,498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.44/8,130.78 = 2,498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.44x = 8,130.78 × 2,498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.44x = 20,312,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312,802.44/5,422.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.06

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