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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.91, 8,285.84 and 2,403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.91, 8,285.84 and 2,403.58 is: 3,606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.91 : 8,285.84 = 2,403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.91/8,285.84 = 2,403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.91x = 8,285.84 × 2,403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.91x = 19,915,667.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,915,667.29/5,522.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.01

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