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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.24, 8,285.28 and 2,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.24, 8,285.28 and 2,060.80 is: 3,090.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.24 : 8,285.28 = 2,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.24/8,285.28 = 2,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.24x = 8,285.28 × 2,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.24x = 17,074,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,074,305.02/5,524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.80

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