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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.44, 8,242.44 and 2,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.44, 8,242.44 and 2,034.88 is: 3,050.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.44 : 8,242.44 = 2,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.44/8,242.44 = 2,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.44x = 8,242.44 × 2,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.44x = 16,772,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,772,376.31/5,498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.39

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