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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.45, 8,319.28 and 2,771.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.45, 8,319.28 and 2,771.34 is: 4,158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.45 : 8,319.28 = 2,771.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.45/8,319.28 = 2,771.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.45x = 8,319.28 × 2,771.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.45x = 23,055,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,055,553.44/5,544.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.31

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