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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,519.72, 8,281.38 and 2,598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,519.72, 8,281.38 and 2,598.32 is: 3,898.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,519.72 : 8,281.38 = 2,598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,519.72/8,281.38 = 2,598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,519.72x = 8,281.38 × 2,598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,519.72x = 21,517,675.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,517,675.28/5,519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.33

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