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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.24, 8,312.72 and 2,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.24, 8,312.72 and 2,254.60 is: 3,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.24 : 8,312.72 = 2,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.24/8,312.72 = 2,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.24x = 8,312.72 × 2,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.24x = 18,741,858.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,741,858.51/5,541.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.25

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