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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.90, 8,274.96 and 2,230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.90, 8,274.96 and 2,230.26 is: 3,346.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.90 : 8,274.96 = 2,230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.90/8,274.96 = 2,230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.90x = 8,274.96 × 2,230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.90x = 18,455,312.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,455,312.29/5,514.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.45

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