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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.40, 8,299.90 and 2,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.40, 8,299.90 and 2,246.40 is: 3,369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.40 : 8,299.90 = 2,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.40/8,299.90 = 2,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.40x = 8,299.90 × 2,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.40x = 18,644,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,644,895.36/5,533.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.52

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