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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.52, 8,215.08 and 2,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.52, 8,215.08 and 2,189.44 is: 3,284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.52 : 8,215.08 = 2,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.52/8,215.08 = 2,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.52x = 8,215.08 × 2,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.52x = 17,986,424.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986,424.76/5,475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.88

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