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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.83, 8,305.80 and 2,769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.83, 8,305.80 and 2,769.28 is: 4,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.83 : 8,305.80 = 2,769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.83/8,305.80 = 2,769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.83x = 8,305.80 × 2,769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.83x = 23,001,085.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,001,085.82/5,541.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.45

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