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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,487.74, 8,231.61 and 2,198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,487.74, 8,231.61 and 2,198.54 is: 3,297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,487.74 : 8,231.61 = 2,198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,487.74/8,231.61 = 2,198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,487.74x = 8,231.61 × 2,198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,487.74x = 18,097,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,097,523.85/5,487.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.81

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