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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,481.07, 8,211.24 and 2,704.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,481.07, 8,211.24 and 2,704.49 is: 4,051.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,481.07 : 8,211.24 = 2,704.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,481.07/8,211.24 = 2,704.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,481.07x = 8,211.24 × 2,704.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,481.07x = 22,207,206.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,207,206.20/5,481.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.62

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