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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.08, 8,158.82 and 2,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.08, 8,158.82 and 2,975.20 is: 4,458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.08 : 8,158.82 = 2,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.08/8,158.82 = 2,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.08x = 8,158.82 × 2,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.08x = 24,274,121.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,274,121.26/5,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.81

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