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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.39, 8,242.58 and 2,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.39, 8,242.58 and 2,862.80 is: 4,291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.39 : 8,242.58 = 2,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.39/8,242.58 = 2,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.39x = 8,242.58 × 2,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.39x = 23,596,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,596,816.81/5,498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.59

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