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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,482.50, 8,224.80 and 2,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,482.50, 8,224.80 and 2,362.50 is: 3,544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,482.50 : 8,224.80 = 2,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,482.50/8,224.80 = 2,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,482.50x = 8,224.80 × 2,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,482.50x = 19,431,090
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,431,090/5,482.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.20

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