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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,497.92, 8,243.64 and 2,208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,497.92, 8,243.64 and 2,208.24 is: 3,311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,497.92 : 8,243.64 = 2,208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,497.92/8,243.64 = 2,208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,497.92x = 8,243.64 × 2,208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,497.92x = 18,203,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203,935.59/5,497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.06

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