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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.04, 8,270.92 and 1,354.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.04, 8,270.92 and 1,354.01 is: 2,030.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.04 : 8,270.92 = 1,354.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.04/8,270.92 = 1,354.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.04x = 8,270.92 × 1,354.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.04x = 11,198,901.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,198,901.62/5,514.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.98

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