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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,490.70, 8,235.87 and 2,202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,490.70, 8,235.87 and 2,202.91 is: 3,304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,490.70 : 8,235.87 = 2,202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,490.70/8,235.87 = 2,202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,490.70x = 8,235.87 × 2,202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,490.70x = 18,142,880.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,142,880.38/5,490.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.29

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