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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,699.33, 8,549.90 and 2,189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,699.33, 8,549.90 and 2,189.19 is: 3,284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,699.33 : 8,549.90 = 2,189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,699.33/8,549.90 = 2,189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,699.33x = 8,549.90 × 2,189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,699.33x = 18,717,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,717,344.64/5,699.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.13

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