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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.60, 8,285.60 and 2,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.60, 8,285.60 and 2,059.20 is: 3,089.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.60 : 8,285.60 = 2,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.60/8,285.60 = 2,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.60x = 8,285.60 × 2,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.60x = 17,061,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,061,707.52/5,521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.99

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