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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.83, 8,310.06 and 2,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.83, 8,310.06 and 2,254.10 is: 3,378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.83 : 8,310.06 = 2,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.83/8,310.06 = 2,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.83x = 8,310.06 × 2,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.83x = 18,731,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,731,706.25/5,544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.23

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