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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.43, 8,242.65 and 2,033.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.43, 8,242.65 and 2,033.25 is: 3,048.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.43 : 8,242.65 = 2,033.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.43/8,242.65 = 2,033.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.43x = 8,242.65 × 2,033.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.43x = 16,759,368.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,759,368.11/5,498.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.03

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