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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.44, 8,266.78 and 2,049.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.44, 8,266.78 and 2,049.26 is: 3,072.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.44 : 8,266.78 = 2,049.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.44/8,266.78 = 2,049.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.44x = 8,266.78 × 2,049.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.44x = 16,940,781.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,940,781.58/5,514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.08

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