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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.48, 8,266.68 and 2,047.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.48, 8,266.68 and 2,047.76 is: 3,072.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.48 : 8,266.68 = 2,047.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.48/8,266.68 = 2,047.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.48x = 8,266.68 × 2,047.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.48x = 16,928,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,928,176.64/5,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.00

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