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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,474.08, 8,210.70 and 2,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,474.08, 8,210.70 and 2,011 is: 3,016.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,474.08 : 8,210.70 = 2,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,474.08/8,210.70 = 2,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,474.08x = 8,210.70 × 2,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,474.08x = 16,511,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,511,717.70/5,474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.35

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