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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.19, 8,310.21 and 2,734.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.19, 8,310.21 and 2,734.93 is: 4,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.19 : 8,310.21 = 2,734.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.19/8,310.21 = 2,734.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.19x = 8,310.21 × 2,734.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.19x = 22,727,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,727,842.64/5,544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.40

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