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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,479.76, 8,220.42 and 2,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,479.76, 8,220.42 and 2,016.68 is: 3,025.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,479.76 : 8,220.42 = 2,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,479.76/8,220.42 = 2,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,479.76x = 8,220.42 × 2,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,479.76x = 16,577,956.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,577,956.61/5,479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.31

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