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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.70, 8,225.55 and 2,022.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.70, 8,225.55 and 2,022.30 is: 3,033.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.70 : 8,225.55 = 2,022.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.70/8,225.55 = 2,022.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.70x = 8,225.55 × 2,022.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.70x = 16,634,529.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,634,529.77/5,483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.45

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