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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,484.92, 8,228.23 and 2,365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,484.92, 8,228.23 and 2,365.81 is: 3,549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,484.92 : 8,228.23 = 2,365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,484.92/8,228.23 = 2,365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,484.92x = 8,228.23 × 2,365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,484.92x = 19,466,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466,402.33/5,484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.08

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