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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,534.49, 8,301.67 and 2,246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,534.49, 8,301.67 and 2,246.79 is: 3,370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,534.49 : 8,301.67 = 2,246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,534.49/8,301.67 = 2,246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,534.49x = 8,301.67 × 2,246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,534.49x = 18,652,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,652,109.14/5,534.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.16

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