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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.74, 8,274.24 and 2,592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.74, 8,274.24 and 2,592.90 is: 3,886.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.74 : 8,274.24 = 2,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.74/8,274.24 = 2,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.74x = 8,274.24 × 2,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.74x = 21,454,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,454,276.90/5,520.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.13

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