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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,480.94, 8,217.11 and 2,358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,480.94, 8,217.11 and 2,358.39 is: 3,535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,480.94 : 8,217.11 = 2,358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,480.94/8,217.11 = 2,358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,480.94x = 8,217.11 × 2,358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,480.94x = 19,379,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,379,150.05/5,480.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.73

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