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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.20, 8,317.33 and 2,035.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.20, 8,317.33 and 2,035.07 is: 3,052.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.20 : 8,317.33 = 2,035.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.20/8,317.33 = 2,035.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.20x = 8,317.33 × 2,035.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.20x = 16,926,297.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,926,297.00/5,545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.42

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