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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,549.78, 8,320.89 and 2,084.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,549.78, 8,320.89 and 2,084.06 is: 3,124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,549.78 : 8,320.89 = 2,084.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,549.78/8,320.89 = 2,084.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,549.78x = 8,320.89 × 2,084.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,549.78x = 17,341,262.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,341,262.63/5,549.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.67

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