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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.60, 8,266.28 and 2,002.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.60, 8,266.28 and 2,002.68 is: 3,004.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.60 : 8,266.28 = 2,002.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.60/8,266.28 = 2,002.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.60x = 8,266.28 × 2,002.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.60x = 16,554,713.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,554,713.63/5,510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.16

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