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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.23, 8,161.49 and 2,320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.23, 8,161.49 and 2,320.33 is: 3,480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.23 : 8,161.49 = 2,320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.23/8,161.49 = 2,320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.23x = 8,161.49 × 2,320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.23x = 18,937,350.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,937,350.79/5,440.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.98

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