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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.20, 8,153.50 and 2,662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.20, 8,153.50 and 2,662.20 is: 3,987.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.20 : 8,153.50 = 2,662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.20/8,153.50 = 2,662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.20x = 8,153.50 × 2,662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.20x = 21,706,247.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,706,247.70/5,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.04

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