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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502, 8,255.40 and 2,038.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502, 8,255.40 and 2,038.32 is: 3,058.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502 : 8,255.40 = 2,038.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502/8,255.40 = 2,038.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502x = 8,255.40 × 2,038.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502x = 16,827,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,827,146.93/5,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.37

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