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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.49, 8,316.63 and 1,846.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.49, 8,316.63 and 1,846.99 is: 2,770.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.49 : 8,316.63 = 1,846.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.49/8,316.63 = 1,846.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.49x = 8,316.63 × 1,846.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.49x = 15,360,732.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,360,732.44/5,544.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.45

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