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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.20, 8,313.12 and 2,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.20, 8,313.12 and 2,254.44 is: 3,381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.20 : 8,313.12 = 2,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.20/8,313.12 = 2,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.20x = 8,313.12 × 2,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.20x = 18,741,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,741,430.25/5,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.59

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