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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.08, 8,011.64 and 1,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.08, 8,011.64 and 1,445.60 is: 2,168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.08 : 8,011.64 = 1,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.08/8,011.64 = 1,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.08x = 8,011.64 × 1,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.08x = 11,581,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,581,626.78/5,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.41

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