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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.60, 8,287.10 and 2,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.60, 8,287.10 and 2,060.20 is: 3,091.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.60 : 8,287.10 = 2,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.60/8,287.10 = 2,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.60x = 8,287.10 × 2,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.60x = 17,073,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,073,083.42/5,522.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.49

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