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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.83, 8,319.42 and 2,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.83, 8,319.42 and 2,035.44 is: 3,053.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.83 : 8,319.42 = 2,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.83/8,319.42 = 2,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.83x = 8,319.42 × 2,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.83x = 16,933,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,933,680.24/5,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.41

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