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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.27, 8,305.36 and 2,074.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.27, 8,305.36 and 2,074.79 is: 3,111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.27 : 8,305.36 = 2,074.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.27/8,305.36 = 2,074.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.27x = 8,305.36 × 2,074.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.27x = 17,231,831.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231,831.16/5,537.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.98

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