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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.52, 8,255.70 and 2,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.52, 8,255.70 and 2,042.04 is: 3,062.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.52 : 8,255.70 = 2,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.52/8,255.70 = 2,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.52x = 8,255.70 × 2,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.52x = 16,858,469.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,858,469.63/5,504.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.66

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