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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.82, 8,492.46 and 2,197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.82, 8,492.46 and 2,197.02 is: 3,294.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.82 : 8,492.46 = 2,197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.82/8,492.46 = 2,197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.82x = 8,492.46 × 2,197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.82x = 18,658,104.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,658,104.47/5,663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.26

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