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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.49, 8,297.64 and 2,242.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.49, 8,297.64 and 2,242.62 is: 3,365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.49 : 8,297.64 = 2,242.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.49/8,297.64 = 2,242.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.49x = 8,297.64 × 2,242.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.49x = 18,608,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608,453.42/5,529.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.31

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