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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.81, 8,311.71 and 2,255.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.81, 8,311.71 and 2,255.82 is: 3,381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.81 : 8,311.71 = 2,255.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.81/8,311.71 = 2,255.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.81x = 8,311.71 × 2,255.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.81x = 18,749,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,749,721.65/5,544.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.49

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