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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.84, 8,266.19 and 1,350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.84, 8,266.19 and 1,350.88 is: 2,026.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.84 : 8,266.19 = 1,350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.84/8,266.19 = 1,350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.84x = 8,266.19 × 1,350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.84x = 11,166,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,166,603.33/5,510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.30

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