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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.84, 8,274.78 and 2,052.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.84, 8,274.78 and 2,052.36 is: 3,079.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.84 : 8,274.78 = 2,052.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.84/8,274.78 = 2,052.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.84x = 8,274.78 × 2,052.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.84x = 16,982,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,982,827.48/5,514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.48

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