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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.64, 8,328.96 and 2,090.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.64, 8,328.96 and 2,090.88 is: 3,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.64 : 8,328.96 = 2,090.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.64/8,328.96 = 2,090.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.64x = 8,328.96 × 2,090.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.64x = 17,414,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414,855.88/5,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.32

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