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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.90, 8,313.30 and 2,256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.90, 8,313.30 and 2,256.30 is: 3,382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.90 : 8,313.30 = 2,256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.90/8,313.30 = 2,256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.90x = 8,313.30 × 2,256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.90x = 18,757,298.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,757,298.79/5,544.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.80

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