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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,449.52, 8,175.64 and 1,553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,449.52, 8,175.64 and 1,553.96 is: 2,331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,449.52 : 8,175.64 = 1,553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,449.52/8,175.64 = 1,553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,449.52x = 8,175.64 × 1,553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,449.52x = 12,704,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,704,617.53/5,449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.33

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