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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.20, 8,198.88 and 2,005.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.20, 8,198.88 and 2,005.64 is: 3,006.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.20 : 8,198.88 = 2,005.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.20/8,198.88 = 2,005.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.20x = 8,198.88 × 2,005.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.20x = 16,444,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,444,001.68/5,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.66

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