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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.66, 8,205.84 and 2,549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.66, 8,205.84 and 2,549.88 is: 3,825.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.66 : 8,205.84 = 2,549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.66/8,205.84 = 2,549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.66x = 8,205.84 × 2,549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.66x = 20,923,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,923,907.30/5,469.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.45

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