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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.49, 8,313.72 and 2,254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.49, 8,313.72 and 2,254.81 is: 3,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.49 : 8,313.72 = 2,254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.49/8,313.72 = 2,254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.49x = 8,313.72 × 2,254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.49x = 18,745,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,745,858.99/5,542.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.21

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