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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,438.27, 8,161.06 and 1,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,438.27, 8,161.06 and 1,975.52 is: 2,964.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,438.27 : 8,161.06 = 1,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,438.27/8,161.06 = 1,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,438.27x = 8,161.06 × 1,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,438.27x = 16,122,337.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,122,337.25/5,438.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.61

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