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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.58, 8,210.70 and 2,881.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.58, 8,210.70 and 2,881.02 is: 4,313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.58 : 8,210.70 = 2,881.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.58/8,210.70 = 2,881.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.58x = 8,210.70 × 2,881.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.58x = 23,655,190.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,655,190.91/5,483.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.82

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