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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,558.49, 8,332.91 and 2,269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,558.49, 8,332.91 and 2,269.49 is: 3,402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,558.49 : 8,332.91 = 2,269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,558.49/8,332.91 = 2,269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,558.49x = 8,332.91 × 2,269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,558.49x = 18,911,402.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,911,402.90/5,558.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.26

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