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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,518.93, 8,278.20 and 2,398.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,518.93, 8,278.20 and 2,398.93 is: 3,598.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,518.93 : 8,278.20 = 2,398.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,518.93/8,278.20 = 2,398.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,518.93x = 8,278.20 × 2,398.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,518.93x = 19,858,841.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,858,841.67/5,518.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.32

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