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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.69, 8,162.54 and 1,979.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.69, 8,162.54 and 1,979.21 is: 2,968.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.69 : 8,162.54 = 1,979.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.69/8,162.54 = 1,979.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.69x = 8,162.54 × 1,979.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.69x = 16,155,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,155,330.08/5,441.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.81

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