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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.64, 8,320.58 and 2,949.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.64, 8,320.58 and 2,949.40 is: 4,426.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.64 : 8,320.58 = 2,949.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.64/8,320.58 = 2,949.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.64x = 8,320.58 × 2,949.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.64x = 24,540,718.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,540,718.65/5,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.03

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