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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.77, 8,332.96 and 1,855.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.77, 8,332.96 and 1,855.90 is: 2,784.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.77 : 8,332.96 = 1,855.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.77/8,332.96 = 1,855.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.77x = 8,332.96 × 1,855.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.77x = 15,465,140.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,465,140.46/5,554.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.12

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