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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.30, 8,306.50 and 2,769.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.30, 8,306.50 and 2,769.75 is: 4,151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.30 : 8,306.50 = 2,769.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.30/8,306.50 = 2,769.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.30x = 8,306.50 × 2,769.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.30x = 23,006,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,006,928.38/5,542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.15

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