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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.61, 8,311.44 and 2,031.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.61, 8,311.44 and 2,031.69 is: 3,046.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.61 : 8,311.44 = 2,031.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.61/8,311.44 = 2,031.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.61x = 8,311.44 × 2,031.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.61x = 16,886,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,886,269.53/5,542.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.63

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