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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,488.49, 8,226.66 and 2,709.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,488.49, 8,226.66 and 2,709.28 is: 4,060.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,488.49 : 8,226.66 = 2,709.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,488.49/8,226.66 = 2,709.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,488.49x = 8,226.66 × 2,709.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,488.49x = 22,288,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,288,345.85/5,488.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.92

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