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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,497.84, 8,244.60 and 2,210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,497.84, 8,244.60 and 2,210.08 is: 3,314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,497.84 : 8,244.60 = 2,210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,497.84/8,244.60 = 2,210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,497.84x = 8,244.60 × 2,210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,497.84x = 18,221,225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,221,225.57/5,497.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.25

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