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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.44, 8,249.52 and 2,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.44, 8,249.52 and 2,039.12 is: 3,058.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.44 : 8,249.52 = 2,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.44/8,249.52 = 2,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.44x = 8,249.52 × 2,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.44x = 16,821,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821,761.22/5,499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.81

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