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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.39, 8,275.90 and 2,398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.39, 8,275.90 and 2,398.04 is: 3,595.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.39 : 8,275.90 = 2,398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.39/8,275.90 = 2,398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.39x = 8,275.90 × 2,398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.39x = 19,845,939.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,845,939.24/5,520.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.02

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