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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.96, 8,401.98 and 1,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.96, 8,401.98 and 1,497 is: 2,245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.96 : 8,401.98 = 1,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.96/8,401.98 = 1,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.96x = 8,401.98 × 1,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.96x = 12,577,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,577,764.06/5,601.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.24

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