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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,480.04, 8,219.22 and 2,705.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,480.04, 8,219.22 and 2,705.94 is: 4,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,480.04 : 8,219.22 = 2,705.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,480.04/8,219.22 = 2,705.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,480.04x = 8,219.22 × 2,705.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,480.04x = 22,240,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240,716.17/5,480.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.50

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