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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.46, 8,016.14 and 1,449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.46, 8,016.14 and 1,449.26 is: 2,173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.46 : 8,016.14 = 1,449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.46/8,016.14 = 1,449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.46x = 8,016.14 × 1,449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.46x = 11,617,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,617,471.06/5,344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.74

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