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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.55, 8,290.49 and 2,241.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.55, 8,290.49 and 2,241.05 is: 3,364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.55 : 8,290.49 = 2,241.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.55/8,290.49 = 2,241.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.55x = 8,290.49 × 2,241.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.55x = 18,579,349.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,579,349.96/5,521.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.88

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