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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,493.94, 8,241.94 and 2,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,493.94, 8,241.94 and 2,207.28 is: 3,311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,493.94 : 8,241.94 = 2,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,493.94/8,241.94 = 2,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,493.94x = 8,241.94 × 2,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,493.94x = 18,192,302.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,192,302.99/5,493.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.34

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