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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.35, 8,156.84 and 1,741.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.35, 8,156.84 and 1,741.19 is: 2,610.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.35 : 8,156.84 = 1,741.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.35/8,156.84 = 1,741.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.35x = 8,156.84 × 1,741.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.35x = 14,202,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,202,608.24/5,441.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.13

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