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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,474.32, 8,211.92 and 2,185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,474.32, 8,211.92 and 2,185.61 is: 3,278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,474.32 : 8,211.92 = 2,185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,474.32/8,211.92 = 2,185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,474.32x = 8,211.92 × 2,185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,474.32x = 17,948,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,948,002.48/5,474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.58

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