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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.59, 8,315.91 and 2,256.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.59, 8,315.91 and 2,256.42 is: 3,385.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.59 : 8,315.91 = 2,256.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.59/8,315.91 = 2,256.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.59x = 8,315.91 × 2,256.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.59x = 18,764,185.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,764,185.64/5,542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.45

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