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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,439.94, 8,159.98 and 1,544.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,439.94, 8,159.98 and 1,544.26 is: 2,316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,439.94 : 8,159.98 = 1,544.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,439.94/8,159.98 = 1,544.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,439.94x = 8,159.98 × 1,544.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,439.94x = 12,601,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,601,130.71/5,439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.41

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