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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.96, 8,289.48 and 2,564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.96, 8,289.48 and 2,564.80 is: 3,848.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.96 : 8,289.48 = 2,564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.96/8,289.48 = 2,564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.96x = 8,289.48 × 2,564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.96x = 21,260,858.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,260,858.30/5,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.15

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