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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.61, 8,242.34 and 2,899.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.61, 8,242.34 and 2,899.65 is: 4,341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.61 : 8,242.34 = 2,899.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.61/8,242.34 = 2,899.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.61x = 8,242.34 × 2,899.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.61x = 23,899,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,899,901.18/5,504.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.80

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