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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,531.76, 8,297.48 and 2,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,531.76, 8,297.48 and 2,244 is: 3,365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,531.76 : 8,297.48 = 2,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,531.76/8,297.48 = 2,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,531.76x = 8,297.48 × 2,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,531.76x = 18,619,545.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,619,545.12/5,531.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.94

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