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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.58, 8,309.69 and 2,253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.58, 8,309.69 and 2,253.85 is: 3,377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.58 : 8,309.69 = 2,253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.58/8,309.69 = 2,253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.58x = 8,309.69 × 2,253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.58x = 18,728,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,728,762.76/5,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.85

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