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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,488.51, 8,230.28 and 2,367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,488.51, 8,230.28 and 2,367.04 is: 3,549.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,488.51 : 8,230.28 = 2,367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,488.51/8,230.28 = 2,367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,488.51x = 8,230.28 × 2,367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,488.51x = 19,481,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,481,390.14/5,488.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.49

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