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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.60, 8,214.89 and 2,190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.60, 8,214.89 and 2,190.46 is: 3,285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.60 : 8,214.89 = 2,190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.60/8,214.89 = 2,190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.60x = 8,214.89 × 2,190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.60x = 17,994,356.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,994,356.46/5,476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.68

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