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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.90, 8,317.34 and 2,257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.90, 8,317.34 and 2,257.26 is: 3,385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.90 : 8,317.34 = 2,257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.90/8,317.34 = 2,257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.90x = 8,317.34 × 2,257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.90x = 18,774,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,774,398.89/5,544.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.89

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