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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,484.94, 8,225.46 and 1,588.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,484.94, 8,225.46 and 1,588.54 is: 2,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,484.94 : 8,225.46 = 1,588.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,484.94/8,225.46 = 1,588.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,484.94x = 8,225.46 × 1,588.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,484.94x = 13,066,472.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,066,472.23/5,484.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.25

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