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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.17, 8,148.99 and 2,659.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.17, 8,148.99 and 2,659.13 is: 3,982.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.17 : 8,148.99 = 2,659.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.17/8,148.99 = 2,659.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.17x = 8,148.99 × 2,659.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.17x = 21,669,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,669,223.78/5,441.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.46

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