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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.70, 8,251.90 and 2,038.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.70, 8,251.90 and 2,038.86 is: 3,059.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.70 : 8,251.90 = 2,038.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.70/8,251.90 = 2,038.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.70x = 8,251.90 × 2,038.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.70x = 16,824,468.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,824,468.83/5,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.72

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