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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,489.88, 8,235.72 and 2,026.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,489.88, 8,235.72 and 2,026.86 is: 3,040.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,489.88 : 8,235.72 = 2,026.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,489.88/8,235.72 = 2,026.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,489.88x = 8,235.72 × 2,026.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,489.88x = 16,692,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,692,651.44/5,489.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.62

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