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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.33, 8,169.19 and 2,157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.33, 8,169.19 and 2,157.35 is: 3,237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.33 : 8,169.19 = 2,157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.33/8,169.19 = 2,157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.33x = 8,169.19 × 2,157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.33x = 17,623,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,623,755.81/5,444.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.09

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