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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.16, 8,162.46 and 2,980.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.16, 8,162.46 and 2,980.14 is: 4,468.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.16 : 8,162.46 = 2,980.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.16/8,162.46 = 2,980.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.16x = 8,162.46 × 2,980.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.16x = 24,325,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,325,273.54/5,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.14

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