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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440, 8,158.86 and 2,663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440, 8,158.86 and 2,663.88 is: 3,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440 : 8,158.86 = 2,663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440/8,158.86 = 2,663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440x = 8,158.86 × 2,663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440x = 21,734,223.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,734,223.98/5,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.26

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