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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.72, 8,015.45 and 2,744.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.72, 8,015.45 and 2,744.66 is: 4,118.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.72 : 8,015.45 = 2,744.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.72/8,015.45 = 2,744.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.72x = 8,015.45 × 2,744.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.72x = 21,999,631.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,631.20/5,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.46

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