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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,484.44, 8,220.35 and 2,556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,484.44, 8,220.35 and 2,556.56 is: 3,831.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,484.44 : 8,220.35 = 2,556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,484.44/8,220.35 = 2,556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,484.44x = 8,220.35 × 2,556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,484.44x = 21,015,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,015,844.94/5,484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.90

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