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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,517.98, 8,279.68 and 2,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,517.98, 8,279.68 and 2,233.44 is: 3,351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,517.98 : 8,279.68 = 2,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,517.98/8,279.68 = 2,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,517.98x = 8,279.68 × 2,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,517.98x = 18,492,168.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,492,168.50/5,517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.26

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