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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.82, 8,305.51 and 2,251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.82, 8,305.51 and 2,251.06 is: 3,373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.82 : 8,305.51 = 2,251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.82/8,305.51 = 2,251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.82x = 8,305.51 × 2,251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.82x = 18,696,210.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,696,210.85/5,541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.66

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