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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492.70, 8,244.99 and 2,208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492.70, 8,244.99 and 2,208.06 is: 3,314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.70 : 8,244.99 = 2,208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.70/8,244.99 = 2,208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.70x = 8,244.99 × 2,208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.70x = 18,205,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,205,432.62/5,492.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.48

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