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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.22, 8,219.85 and 2,191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.22, 8,219.85 and 2,191.29 is: 3,288.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.22 : 8,219.85 = 2,191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.22/8,219.85 = 2,191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.22x = 8,219.85 × 2,191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.22x = 18,012,075.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012,075.11/5,477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.54

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