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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,531.94, 8,298.56 and 2,245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,531.94, 8,298.56 and 2,245.97 is: 3,369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,531.94 : 8,298.56 = 2,245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,531.94/8,298.56 = 2,245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,531.94x = 8,298.56 × 2,245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,531.94x = 18,638,343.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638,343.16/5,531.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.22

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