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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.90, 8,314.34 and 2,255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.90, 8,314.34 and 2,255.26 is: 3,382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.90 : 8,314.34 = 2,255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.90/8,314.34 = 2,255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.90x = 8,314.34 × 2,255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.90x = 18,750,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,750,998.43/5,542.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.89

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