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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.66, 8,295.30 and 2,019.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.66, 8,295.30 and 2,019.84 is: 3,030.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.66 : 8,295.30 = 2,019.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.66/8,295.30 = 2,019.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.66x = 8,295.30 × 2,019.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.66x = 16,755,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,755,178.75/5,529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.06

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