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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,519.65, 8,274.81 and 2,397.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,519.65, 8,274.81 and 2,397.29 is: 3,593.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,519.65 : 8,274.81 = 2,397.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,519.65/8,274.81 = 2,397.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,519.65x = 8,274.81 × 2,397.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,519.65x = 19,837,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,837,119.26/5,519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.91

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