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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.44, 8,771.28 and 2,148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.44, 8,771.28 and 2,148.88 is: 3,222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.44 : 8,771.28 = 2,148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.44/8,771.28 = 2,148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.44x = 8,771.28 × 2,148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.44x = 18,848,428.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,848,428.17/5,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.26

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