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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.48, 8,265.36 and 2,388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.48, 8,265.36 and 2,388.94 is: 3,583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.48 : 8,265.36 = 2,388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.48/8,265.36 = 2,388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.48x = 8,265.36 × 2,388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.48x = 19,745,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,745,449.12/5,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.25

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