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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.29, 8,010.59 and 1,444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.29, 8,010.59 and 1,444.69 is: 2,167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.29 : 8,010.59 = 1,444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.29/8,010.59 = 1,444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.29x = 8,010.59 × 1,444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.29x = 11,572,792.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,572,792.02/5,340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.07

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