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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.59, 8,283.61 and 2,059.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.59, 8,283.61 and 2,059.57 is: 3,089.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.59 : 8,283.61 = 2,059.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.59/8,283.61 = 2,059.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.59x = 8,283.61 × 2,059.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.59x = 17,060,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060,622.93/5,522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.25

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