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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,494.39, 8,241.96 and 2,207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,494.39, 8,241.96 and 2,207.47 is: 3,311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,494.39 : 8,241.96 = 2,207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,494.39/8,241.96 = 2,207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,494.39x = 8,241.96 × 2,207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,494.39x = 18,193,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193,868.40/5,494.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.36

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