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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.28, 8,166.59 and 2,594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.28, 8,166.59 and 2,594.15 is: 3,891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.28 : 8,166.59 = 2,594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.28/8,166.59 = 2,594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.28x = 8,166.59 × 2,594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.28x = 21,185,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,185,359.45/5,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.31

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