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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.44, 8,319.58 and 1,649.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.44, 8,319.58 and 1,649.84 is: 2,475.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.44 : 8,319.58 = 1,649.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.44/8,319.58 = 1,649.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.44x = 8,319.58 × 1,649.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.44x = 13,725,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,725,975.87/5,545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.18

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