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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,530.32, 8,293.68 and 2,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,530.32, 8,293.68 and 2,019.52 is: 3,028.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,530.32 : 8,293.68 = 2,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,530.32/8,293.68 = 2,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,530.32x = 8,293.68 × 2,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,530.32x = 16,749,252.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,749,252.63/5,530.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.62

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