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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.50, 8,268.80 and 2,049.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.50, 8,268.80 and 2,049.75 is: 3,074.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.50 : 8,268.80 = 2,049.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.50/8,268.80 = 2,049.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.50x = 8,268.80 × 2,049.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.50x = 16,948,962.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,948,962.55/5,512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.64

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