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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.45, 8,313.90 and 1,845.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.45, 8,313.90 and 1,845.38 is: 2,767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.45 : 8,313.90 = 1,845.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.45/8,313.90 = 1,845.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.45x = 8,313.90 × 1,845.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.45x = 15,342,304.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,304.78/5,544.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.15

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