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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,549.76, 8,325.96 and 1,654.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,549.76, 8,325.96 and 1,654.14 is: 2,481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,549.76 : 8,325.96 = 1,654.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,549.76/8,325.96 = 1,654.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,549.76x = 8,325.96 × 1,654.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,549.76x = 13,772,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,772,303.47/5,549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.60

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