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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.63, 8,160.95 and 2,362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.63, 8,160.95 and 2,362.63 is: 3,543.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.63 : 8,160.95 = 2,362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.63/8,160.95 = 2,362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.63x = 8,160.95 × 2,362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.63x = 19,281,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,281,305.30/5,440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.95

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