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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.28, 8,311.52 and 2,260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.28, 8,311.52 and 2,260.12 is: 3,388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.28 : 8,311.52 = 2,260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.28/8,311.52 = 2,260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.28x = 8,311.52 × 2,260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.28x = 18,785,032.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,785,032.58/5,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.18

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