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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.70, 8,264.40 and 2,697.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.70, 8,264.40 and 2,697.78 is: 4,045.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.70 : 8,264.40 = 2,697.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.70/8,264.40 = 2,697.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.70x = 8,264.40 × 2,697.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.70x = 22,295,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,295,533.03/5,510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.86

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