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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,474.64, 8,211.96 and 2,355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,474.64, 8,211.96 and 2,355.60 is: 3,533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,474.64 : 8,211.96 = 2,355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,474.64/8,211.96 = 2,355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,474.64x = 8,211.96 × 2,355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,474.64x = 19,344,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,344,092.98/5,474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.40

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