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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.59, 8,159.94 and 1,544.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.59, 8,159.94 and 1,544.07 is: 2,315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.59 : 8,159.94 = 1,544.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.59/8,159.94 = 1,544.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.59x = 8,159.94 × 1,544.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.59x = 12,599,518.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599,518.56/5,440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.84

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