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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,438.08, 8,157.66 and 2,153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,438.08, 8,157.66 and 2,153.44 is: 3,230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,438.08 : 8,157.66 = 2,153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,438.08/8,157.66 = 2,153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,438.08x = 8,157.66 × 2,153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,438.08x = 17,567,031.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,567,031.35/5,438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.37

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