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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,540.58, 8,309.79 and 2,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,540.58, 8,309.79 and 2,032.74 is: 3,048.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,540.58 : 8,309.79 = 2,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,540.58/8,309.79 = 2,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,540.58x = 8,309.79 × 2,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,540.58x = 16,891,642.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,891,642.52/5,540.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.71

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