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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.57, 8,159.55 and 2,806.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.57, 8,159.55 and 2,806.72 is: 4,209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.57 : 8,159.55 = 2,806.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.57/8,159.55 = 2,806.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.57x = 8,159.55 × 2,806.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.57x = 22,901,576.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901,576.41/5,440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.41

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