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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.81, 8,288.60 and 2,241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.81, 8,288.60 and 2,241.93 is: 3,360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.81 : 8,288.60 = 2,241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.81/8,288.60 = 2,241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.81x = 8,288.60 × 2,241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.81x = 18,582,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,582,449.79/5,529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.41

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