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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.70, 8,305.62 and 2,769.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.70, 8,305.62 and 2,769.15 is: 4,150.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.70 : 8,305.62 = 2,769.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.70/8,305.62 = 2,769.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.70x = 8,305.62 × 2,769.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.70x = 22,999,507.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,999,507.62/5,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.26

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