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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.85, 8,254.54 and 1,805.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.85, 8,254.54 and 1,805.10 is: 2,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.85 : 8,254.54 = 1,805.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.85/8,254.54 = 1,805.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.85x = 8,254.54 × 1,805.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.85x = 14,900,270.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,900,270.15/5,502.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.74

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