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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,486.26, 8,224.41 and 1,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,486.26, 8,224.41 and 1,975.44 is: 2,961.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,486.26 : 8,224.41 = 1,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,486.26/8,224.41 = 1,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,486.26x = 8,224.41 × 1,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,486.26x = 16,246,814.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,246,814.92/5,486.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.37

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