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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,486.52, 8,225.94 and 2,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,486.52, 8,225.94 and 2,022.84 is: 3,032.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,486.52 : 8,225.94 = 2,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,486.52/8,225.94 = 2,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,486.52x = 8,225.94 × 2,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,486.52x = 16,639,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,639,760.47/5,486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.84

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