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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.52, 8,270.96 and 2,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.52, 8,270.96 and 2,048.80 is: 3,074.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.52 : 8,270.96 = 2,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.52/8,270.96 = 2,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.52x = 8,270.96 × 2,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.52x = 16,945,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,945,542.85/5,511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.57

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