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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,434.79, 8,148.89 and 2,966.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,434.79, 8,148.89 and 2,966.18 is: 4,447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,434.79 : 8,148.89 = 2,966.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,434.79/8,148.89 = 2,966.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,434.79x = 8,148.89 × 2,966.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,434.79x = 24,171,018.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,171,018.96/5,434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.47

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