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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.94, 8,255.62 and 2,040.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.94, 8,255.62 and 2,040.19 is: 3,060.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.94 : 8,255.62 = 2,040.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.94/8,255.62 = 2,040.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.94x = 8,255.62 × 2,040.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.94x = 16,843,015.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,843,015.28/5,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.73

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