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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.25, 8,161.97 and 2,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.25, 8,161.97 and 2,363.25 is: 3,544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.25 : 8,161.97 = 2,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.25/8,161.97 = 2,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.25x = 8,161.97 × 2,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.25x = 19,288,763.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,288,763.79/5,441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.91

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