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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.54, 8,169.78 and 1,550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.54, 8,169.78 and 1,550.28 is: 2,325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.54 : 8,169.78 = 1,550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.54/8,169.78 = 1,550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.54x = 8,169.78 × 1,550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.54x = 12,665,446.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,665,446.54/5,445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.84

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