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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.58, 8,311.29 and 2,033.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.58, 8,311.29 and 2,033.74 is: 3,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.58 : 8,311.29 = 2,033.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.58/8,311.29 = 2,033.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.58x = 8,311.29 × 2,033.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.58x = 16,903,002.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,903,002.92/5,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.21

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