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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.08, 8,298.60 and 2,248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.08, 8,298.60 and 2,248.30 is: 3,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.08 : 8,298.60 = 2,248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.08/8,298.60 = 2,248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.08x = 8,298.60 × 2,248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.08x = 18,657,742.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,657,742.38/5,537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.60

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