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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.22, 8,216.84 and 2,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.22, 8,216.84 and 2,189.28 is: 3,285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.22 : 8,216.84 = 2,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.22/8,216.84 = 2,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.22x = 8,216.84 × 2,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.22x = 17,988,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,988,963.48/5,475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.52

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