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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.46, 8,158.95 and 1,741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.46, 8,158.95 and 1,741.82 is: 2,612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.46 : 8,158.95 = 1,741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.46/8,158.95 = 1,741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.46x = 8,158.95 × 1,741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.46x = 14,211,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,211,381.49/5,440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.17

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