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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.32, 8,267.40 and 2,048.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.32, 8,267.40 and 2,048.76 is: 3,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.32 : 8,267.40 = 2,048.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.32/8,267.40 = 2,048.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.32x = 8,267.40 × 2,048.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.32x = 16,937,918.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,937,918.42/5,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.74

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