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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492.45, 8,241.24 and 2,205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492.45, 8,241.24 and 2,205.47 is: 3,309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.45 : 8,241.24 = 2,205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.45/8,241.24 = 2,205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.45x = 8,241.24 × 2,205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.45x = 18,175,807.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,175,807.58/5,492.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.23

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