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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.78, 8,246.70 and 1,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.78, 8,246.70 and 1,989.24 is: 2,982.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.78 : 8,246.70 = 1,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.78/8,246.70 = 1,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.78x = 8,246.70 × 1,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.78x = 16,404,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404,665.51/5,499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.79

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