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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,474.56, 8,211.84 and 2,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,474.56, 8,211.84 and 2,010.88 is: 3,016.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,474.56 : 8,211.84 = 2,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,474.56/8,211.84 = 2,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,474.56x = 8,211.84 × 2,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,474.56x = 16,513,024.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,513,024.82/5,474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.32

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