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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,582.48, 8,374.74 and 2,297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,582.48, 8,374.74 and 2,297.93 is: 3,447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,582.48 : 8,374.74 = 2,297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,582.48/8,374.74 = 2,297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,582.48x = 8,374.74 × 2,297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,582.48x = 19,244,554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,244,554.80/5,582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.31

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