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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.74, 8,319.58 and 2,036.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.74, 8,319.58 and 2,036.59 is: 3,054.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.74 : 8,319.58 = 2,036.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.74/8,319.58 = 2,036.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.74x = 8,319.58 × 2,036.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.74x = 16,943,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,943,547.54/5,547.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.14

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