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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.41, 8,228.79 and 2,020.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.41, 8,228.79 and 2,020.66 is: 3,032.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.41 : 8,228.79 = 2,020.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.41/8,228.79 = 2,020.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.41x = 8,228.79 × 2,020.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.41x = 16,627,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,627,586.80/5,483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.34

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