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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.52, 8,228.70 and 2,020.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.52, 8,228.70 and 2,020.68 is: 3,032.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.52 : 8,228.70 = 2,020.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.52/8,228.70 = 2,020.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.52x = 8,228.70 × 2,020.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.52x = 16,627,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,627,569.52/5,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.28

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