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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,481.78, 8,217.55 and 2,197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,481.78, 8,217.55 and 2,197.30 is: 3,293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,481.78 : 8,217.55 = 2,197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,481.78/8,217.55 = 2,197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,481.78x = 8,217.55 × 2,197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,481.78x = 18,056,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,056,422.62/5,481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.90

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