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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.67, 8,292.95 and 2,240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.67, 8,292.95 and 2,240.98 is: 3,361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.67 : 8,292.95 = 2,240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.67/8,292.95 = 2,240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.67x = 8,292.95 × 2,240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.67x = 18,584,311.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,584,311.56/5,528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.45

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