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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.74, 8,284.53 and 2,060.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.74, 8,284.53 and 2,060.30 is: 3,090.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.74 : 8,284.53 = 2,060.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.74/8,284.53 = 2,060.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.74x = 8,284.53 × 2,060.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.74x = 17,068,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,068,617.16/5,523.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.05

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