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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.86, 8,225.79 and 2,194.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.86, 8,225.79 and 2,194.65 is: 3,291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.86 : 8,225.79 = 2,194.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.86/8,225.79 = 2,194.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.86x = 8,225.79 × 2,194.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.86x = 18,052,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,721.79/5,483.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.98

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