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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,519.48, 8,273.39 and 2,704.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,519.48, 8,273.39 and 2,704.43 is: 4,053.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,519.48 : 8,273.39 = 2,704.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,519.48/8,273.39 = 2,704.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,519.48x = 8,273.39 × 2,704.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,519.48x = 22,374,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,374,749.23/5,519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.78

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