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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.34, 8,166.87 and 2,157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.34, 8,166.87 and 2,157.42 is: 3,236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.34 : 8,166.87 = 2,157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.34/8,166.87 = 2,157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.34x = 8,166.87 × 2,157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.34x = 17,619,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,619,368.68/5,444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.27

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