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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.02, 8,163.61 and 2,322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.02, 8,163.61 and 2,322.35 is: 3,483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.02 : 8,163.61 = 2,322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.02/8,163.61 = 2,322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.02x = 8,163.61 × 2,322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.02x = 18,958,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,958,759.68/5,442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.77

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