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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.20, 8,292.66 and 2,238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.20, 8,292.66 and 2,238.22 is: 3,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.20 : 8,292.66 = 2,238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.20/8,292.66 = 2,238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.20x = 8,292.66 × 2,238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.20x = 18,560,797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,560,797.47/5,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.30

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