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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.06, 8,160.09 and 1,977.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.06, 8,160.09 and 1,977.58 is: 2,966.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.06 : 8,160.09 = 1,977.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.06/8,160.09 = 1,977.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.06x = 8,160.09 × 1,977.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.06x = 16,137,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,137,230.78/5,440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.37

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