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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,485.38, 8,229.09 and 2,198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,485.38, 8,229.09 and 2,198.73 is: 3,298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,485.38 : 8,229.09 = 2,198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,485.38/8,229.09 = 2,198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,485.38x = 8,229.09 × 2,198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,485.38x = 18,093,505.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,093,505.91/5,485.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.50

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