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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,540.68, 8,311.06 and 2,255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,540.68, 8,311.06 and 2,255.72 is: 3,383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,540.68 : 8,311.06 = 2,255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,540.68/8,311.06 = 2,255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,540.68x = 8,311.06 × 2,255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,540.68x = 18,747,424.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,747,424.26/5,540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.60

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