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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.66, 8,226.27 and 2,020.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.66, 8,226.27 and 2,020.64 is: 3,031.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.66 : 8,226.27 = 2,020.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.66/8,226.27 = 2,020.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.66x = 8,226.27 × 2,020.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.66x = 16,622,330.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,330.21/5,483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.25

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