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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,539.08, 8,301.60 and 2,250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,539.08, 8,301.60 and 2,250.30 is: 3,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,539.08 : 8,301.60 = 2,250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,539.08/8,301.60 = 2,250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,539.08x = 8,301.60 × 2,250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,539.08x = 18,681,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,681,090.48/5,539.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.60

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