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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.25, 8,313.74 and 2,079.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.25, 8,313.74 and 2,079.59 is: 3,119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.25 : 8,313.74 = 2,079.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.25/8,313.74 = 2,079.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.25x = 8,313.74 × 2,079.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.25x = 17,289,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,289,170.57/5,542.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.52

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