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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,549.61, 8,317.88 and 2,038.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,549.61, 8,317.88 and 2,038.45 is: 3,055.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,549.61 : 8,317.88 = 2,038.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,549.61/8,317.88 = 2,038.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,549.61x = 8,317.88 × 2,038.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,549.61x = 16,955,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,955,582.49/5,549.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.27

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