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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.78, 8,318.94 and 2,260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.78, 8,318.94 and 2,260.02 is: 3,387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.78 : 8,318.94 = 2,260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.78/8,318.94 = 2,260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.78x = 8,318.94 × 2,260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.78x = 18,800,929.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,800,929.18/5,550.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.08

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