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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.78, 8,297.90 and 2,414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.78, 8,297.90 and 2,414.94 is: 3,619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.78 : 8,297.90 = 2,414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.78/8,297.90 = 2,414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.78x = 8,297.90 × 2,414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.78x = 20,038,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,038,939.30/5,535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.90

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