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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.11, 8,158.95 and 2,153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.11, 8,158.95 and 2,153.94 is: 3,230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.11 : 8,158.95 = 2,153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.11/8,158.95 = 2,153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.11x = 8,158.95 × 2,153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.11x = 17,573,888.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,573,888.76/5,440.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.43

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