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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.55, 8,304.79 and 2,246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.55, 8,304.79 and 2,246.85 is: 3,370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.55 : 8,304.79 = 2,246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.55/8,304.79 = 2,246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.55x = 8,304.79 × 2,246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.55x = 18,659,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659,575.89/5,535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.87

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