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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.44, 7,648.72 and 3,305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.44, 7,648.72 and 3,305.04 is: 4,559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.44 : 7,648.72 = 3,305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.44/7,648.72 = 3,305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.44x = 7,648.72 × 3,305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.44x = 25,279,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,279,325.55/5,544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.40

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