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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.26, 8,169.90 and 2,849.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.26, 8,169.90 and 2,849.02 is: 4,275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.26 : 8,169.90 = 2,849.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.26/8,169.90 = 2,849.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.26x = 8,169.90 × 2,849.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.26x = 23,276,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,276,208.50/5,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.37

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