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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.97, 8,254.71 and 1,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.97, 8,254.71 and 1,805.28 is: 2,707.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.97 : 8,254.71 = 1,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.97/8,254.71 = 1,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.97x = 8,254.71 × 1,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.97x = 14,902,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,902,062.87/5,504.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.02

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