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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.64, 8,315.34 and 2,254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.64, 8,315.34 and 2,254.88 is: 3,381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.64 : 8,315.34 = 2,254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.64/8,315.34 = 2,254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.64x = 8,315.34 × 2,254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.64x = 18,750,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,750,052.28/5,545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.05

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