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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.20, 8,161.36 and 1,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.20, 8,161.36 and 1,979 is: 2,966.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.20 : 8,161.36 = 1,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.20/8,161.36 = 1,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.20x = 8,161.36 × 1,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.20x = 16,151,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,151,331.44/5,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.70

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