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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.48, 8,319.84 and 2,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.48, 8,319.84 and 2,083 is: 3,125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.48 : 8,319.84 = 2,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.48/8,319.84 = 2,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.48x = 8,319.84 × 2,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.48x = 17,330,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,330,226.72/5,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.11

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