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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,497.41, 8,246.50 and 2,210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,497.41, 8,246.50 and 2,210.51 is: 3,315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,497.41 : 8,246.50 = 2,210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,497.41/8,246.50 = 2,210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,497.41x = 8,246.50 × 2,210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,497.41x = 18,228,923.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,228,923.96/5,497.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.91

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