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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.43, 8,260.79 and 2,045.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.43, 8,260.79 and 2,045.25 is: 3,066.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.43 : 8,260.79 = 2,045.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.43/8,260.79 = 2,045.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.43x = 8,260.79 × 2,045.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.43x = 16,895,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,895,370.52/5,510.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.07

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