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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,549.24, 8,323.86 and 2,261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,549.24, 8,323.86 and 2,261.45 is: 3,392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,549.24 : 8,323.86 = 2,261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,549.24/8,323.86 = 2,261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,549.24x = 8,323.86 × 2,261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,549.24x = 18,823,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,823,951.58/5,549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.17

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