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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,540.50, 8,303.72 and 2,419.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,540.50, 8,303.72 and 2,419.66 is: 3,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,540.50 : 8,303.72 = 2,419.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,540.50/8,303.72 = 2,419.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,540.50x = 8,303.72 × 2,419.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,540.50x = 20,092,179.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,092,179.14/5,540.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.42

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