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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.55, 8,016.84 and 1,448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.55, 8,016.84 and 1,448.96 is: 2,173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.55 : 8,016.84 = 1,448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.55/8,016.84 = 1,448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.55x = 8,016.84 × 1,448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.55x = 11,616,040.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,616,040.40/5,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.44

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