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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492.16, 8,233.97 and 2,858.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492.16, 8,233.97 and 2,858.49 is: 4,285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.16 : 8,233.97 = 2,858.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.16/8,233.97 = 2,858.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.16x = 8,233.97 × 2,858.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.16x = 23,536,706.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,536,706.61/5,492.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.51

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