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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492.70, 8,243.10 and 2,208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492.70, 8,243.10 and 2,208.15 is: 3,313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.70 : 8,243.10 = 2,208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.70/8,243.10 = 2,208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.70x = 8,243.10 × 2,208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.70x = 18,202,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202,001.27/5,492.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.85

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