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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,538.92, 8,311.26 and 2,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,538.92, 8,311.26 and 2,254.44 is: 3,382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,538.92 : 8,311.26 = 2,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,538.92/8,311.26 = 2,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,538.92x = 8,311.26 × 2,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,538.92x = 18,737,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,737,236.99/5,538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.83

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