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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,540.67, 8,310.06 and 2,030.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,540.67, 8,310.06 and 2,030.49 is: 3,045.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,540.67 : 8,310.06 = 2,030.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,540.67/8,310.06 = 2,030.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,540.67x = 8,310.06 × 2,030.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,540.67x = 16,873,493.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,873,493.73/5,540.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.39

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