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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,534.88, 8,297.33 and 2,022.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,534.88, 8,297.33 and 2,022.42 is: 3,031.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,534.88 : 8,297.33 = 2,022.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,534.88/8,297.33 = 2,022.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,534.88x = 8,297.33 × 2,022.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,534.88x = 16,780,722.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,780,722.93/5,534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.82

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