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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.44, 8,253.56 and 1,605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.44, 8,253.56 and 1,605.88 is: 2,409.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.44 : 8,253.56 = 1,605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.44/8,253.56 = 1,605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.44x = 8,253.56 × 1,605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.44x = 13,254,226.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,254,226.93/5,501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.23

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