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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,490.56, 8,235.84 and 2,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,490.56, 8,235.84 and 2,027 is: 3,040.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,490.56 : 8,235.84 = 2,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,490.56/8,235.84 = 2,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,490.56x = 8,235.84 × 2,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,490.56x = 16,694,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,694,047.68/5,490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.50

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