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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.93, 8,267.54 and 2,049.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.93, 8,267.54 and 2,049.75 is: 3,072.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.93 : 8,267.54 = 2,049.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.93/8,267.54 = 2,049.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.93x = 8,267.54 × 2,049.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.93x = 16,946,379.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,946,379.87/5,514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.82

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