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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.76, 8,291.66 and 2,240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.76, 8,291.66 and 2,240.92 is: 3,361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.76 : 8,291.66 = 2,240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.76/8,291.66 = 2,240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.76x = 8,291.66 × 2,240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.76x = 18,580,946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,580,946.73/5,527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.39

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