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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.48, 8,273.88 and 2,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.48, 8,273.88 and 2,052 is: 3,078.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.48 : 8,273.88 = 2,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.48/8,273.88 = 2,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.48x = 8,273.88 × 2,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.48x = 16,978,001.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,978,001.76/5,514.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.80

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