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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.64, 8,495.52 and 2,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.64, 8,495.52 and 2,200 is: 3,299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.64 : 8,495.52 = 2,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.64/8,495.52 = 2,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.64x = 8,495.52 × 2,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.64x = 18,690,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,690,144/5,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.44

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