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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,549.25, 8,323.86 and 2,261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,549.25, 8,323.86 and 2,261.46 is: 3,392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,549.25 : 8,323.86 = 2,261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,549.25/8,323.86 = 2,261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,549.25x = 8,323.86 × 2,261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,549.25x = 18,824,076.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,824,076.44/5,549.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.18

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