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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502, 8,254.08 and 1,804.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502, 8,254.08 and 1,804.44 is: 2,707.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502 : 8,254.08 = 1,804.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502/8,254.08 = 1,804.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502x = 8,254.08 × 1,804.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502x = 14,893,992.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,893,992.12/5,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.01

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