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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,474.46, 8,208.54 and 2,695.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,474.46, 8,208.54 and 2,695.08 is: 4,041.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,474.46 : 8,208.54 = 2,695.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,474.46/8,208.54 = 2,695.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,474.46x = 8,208.54 × 2,695.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,474.46x = 22,122,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122,671.98/5,474.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.07

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