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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.40, 8,288.09 and 2,405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.40, 8,288.09 and 2,405.08 is: 3,608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.40 : 8,288.09 = 2,405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.40/8,288.09 = 2,405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.40x = 8,288.09 × 2,405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.40x = 19,933,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,933,519.50/5,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.27

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