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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.31, 8,285.73 and 2,400.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.31, 8,285.73 and 2,400.71 is: 3,602.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.31 : 8,285.73 = 2,400.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.31/8,285.73 = 2,400.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.31x = 8,285.73 × 2,400.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.31x = 19,891,634.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,891,634.87/5,522.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.05

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