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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.35, 8,302.99 and 2,248.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.35, 8,302.99 and 2,248.41 is: 3,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.35 : 8,302.99 = 2,248.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.35/8,302.99 = 2,248.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.35x = 8,302.99 × 2,248.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.35x = 18,668,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,668,525.75/5,535.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.60

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