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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.51, 8,316.29 and 2,034.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.51, 8,316.29 and 2,034.38 is: 3,051.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.51 : 8,316.29 = 2,034.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.51/8,316.29 = 2,034.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.51x = 8,316.29 × 2,034.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.51x = 16,918,467.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,918,467.95/5,544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.39

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