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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.28, 8,314.02 and 2,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.28, 8,314.02 and 2,080.60 is: 3,120.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.28 : 8,314.02 = 2,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.28/8,314.02 = 2,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.28x = 8,314.02 × 2,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.28x = 17,298,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,298,150.01/5,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.00

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