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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,478.93, 8,217.99 and 2,189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,478.93, 8,217.99 and 2,189.93 is: 3,284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,478.93 : 8,217.99 = 2,189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,478.93/8,217.99 = 2,189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,478.93x = 8,217.99 × 2,189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,478.93x = 17,996,781.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,996,781.75/5,478.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.73

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