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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.31, 8,320.70 and 2,037.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.31, 8,320.70 and 2,037.64 is: 3,058.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.31 : 8,320.70 = 2,037.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.31/8,320.70 = 2,037.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.31x = 8,320.70 × 2,037.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.31x = 16,954,580.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,954,580.96/5,544.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.01

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