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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.85, 8,341.29 and 2,049.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.85, 8,341.29 and 2,049.33 is: 3,074.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.85 : 8,341.29 = 2,049.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.85/8,341.29 = 2,049.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.85x = 8,341.29 × 2,049.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.85x = 17,094,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,094,055.84/5,560.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.00

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