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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.30, 8,162.79 and 2,521.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.30, 8,162.79 and 2,521.01 is: 3,779.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.30 : 8,162.79 = 2,521.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.30/8,162.79 = 2,521.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.30x = 8,162.79 × 2,521.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.30x = 20,578,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,578,475.22/5,444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.82

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