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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,488.93, 8,228.35 and 2,023.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,488.93, 8,228.35 and 2,023.75 is: 3,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,488.93 : 8,228.35 = 2,023.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,488.93/8,228.35 = 2,023.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,488.93x = 8,228.35 × 2,023.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,488.93x = 16,652,123.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,652,123.31/5,488.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.76

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