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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,519.46, 8,282.61 and 2,232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,519.46, 8,282.61 and 2,232.58 is: 3,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,519.46 : 8,282.61 = 2,232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,519.46/8,282.61 = 2,232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,519.46x = 8,282.61 × 2,232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,519.46x = 18,491,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,491,568.73/5,519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.25

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