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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,433.60, 8,155.80 and 2,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,433.60, 8,155.80 and 2,663.40 is: 3,997.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,433.60 : 8,155.80 = 2,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,433.60/8,155.80 = 2,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,433.60x = 8,155.80 × 2,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,433.60x = 21,722,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,722,157.72/5,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.75

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