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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,505.93, 8,254.04 and 2,040.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,505.93, 8,254.04 and 2,040.93 is: 3,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,505.93 : 8,254.04 = 2,040.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,505.93/8,254.04 = 2,040.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,505.93x = 8,254.04 × 2,040.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,505.93x = 16,845,907.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,845,907.65/5,505.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.59

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