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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,534.43, 8,301.77 and 2,069.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,534.43, 8,301.77 and 2,069.79 is: 3,104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,534.43 : 8,301.77 = 2,069.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,534.43/8,301.77 = 2,069.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,534.43x = 8,301.77 × 2,069.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,534.43x = 17,182,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,182,910.18/5,534.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.73

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