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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.24, 8,282.52 and 2,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.24, 8,282.52 and 2,748 is: 4,121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.24 : 8,282.52 = 2,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.24/8,282.52 = 2,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.24x = 8,282.52 × 2,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.24x = 22,760,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,364.96/5,522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.58

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