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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,682.52, 8,524.86 and 2,219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,682.52, 8,524.86 and 2,219.56 is: 3,329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,682.52 : 8,524.86 = 2,219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,682.52/8,524.86 = 2,219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,682.52x = 8,524.86 × 2,219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,682.52x = 18,921,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921,438.26/5,682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.76

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