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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.88, 8,201.84 and 2,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.88, 8,201.84 and 2,004.48 is: 3,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.88 : 8,201.84 = 2,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.88/8,201.84 = 2,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.88x = 8,201.84 × 2,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.88x = 16,440,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,440,424.24/5,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.28

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