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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.46, 8,163.99 and 2,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.46, 8,163.99 and 2,670.44 is: 4,005.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.46 : 8,163.99 = 2,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.46/8,163.99 = 2,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.46x = 8,163.99 × 2,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.46x = 21,801,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,801,404.64/5,442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.80

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