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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,481.80, 8,218.20 and 2,364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,481.80, 8,218.20 and 2,364.20 is: 3,544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,481.80 : 8,218.20 = 2,364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,481.80/8,218.20 = 2,364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,481.80x = 8,218.20 × 2,364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,481.80x = 19,429,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,429,468.44/5,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.36

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