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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,493.09, 8,240.69 and 2,206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,493.09, 8,240.69 and 2,206.46 is: 3,310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,493.09 : 8,240.69 = 2,206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,493.09/8,240.69 = 2,206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,493.09x = 8,240.69 × 2,206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,493.09x = 18,182,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,182,700.62/5,493.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.10

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