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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.76, 8,291.42 and 2,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.76, 8,291.42 and 2,449 is: 3,674.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.76 : 8,291.42 = 2,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.76/8,291.42 = 2,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.76x = 8,291.42 × 2,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.76x = 20,305,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,305,687.58/5,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.07

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