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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492.44, 8,239.74 and 2,029.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492.44, 8,239.74 and 2,029.72 is: 3,044.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.44 : 8,239.74 = 2,029.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.44/8,239.74 = 2,029.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.44x = 8,239.74 × 2,029.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.44x = 16,724,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,724,365.07/5,492.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.98

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