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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,474.55, 8,217.96 and 2,189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,474.55, 8,217.96 and 2,189.93 is: 3,287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,474.55 : 8,217.96 = 2,189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,474.55/8,217.96 = 2,189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,474.55x = 8,217.96 × 2,189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,474.55x = 17,996,736.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,996,736.60/5,474.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.35

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