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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.24, 8,270.55 and 2,739.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.24, 8,270.55 and 2,739.99 is: 4,109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.24 : 8,270.55 = 2,739.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.24/8,270.55 = 2,739.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.24x = 8,270.55 × 2,739.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.24x = 22,661,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,661,224.29/5,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.58

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