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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.44, 8,226.24 and 2,020.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.44, 8,226.24 and 2,020.72 is: 3,031.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.44 : 8,226.24 = 2,020.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.44/8,226.24 = 2,020.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.44x = 8,226.24 × 2,020.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.44x = 16,622,927.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,927.69/5,483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.48

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