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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.41, 7,866.60 and 1,546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.41, 7,866.60 and 1,546.68 is: 2,320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.41 : 7,866.60 = 1,546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.41/7,866.60 = 1,546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.41x = 7,866.60 × 1,546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.41x = 12,167,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,167,112.89/5,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.02

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