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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.40, 8,169.36 and 2,326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.40, 8,169.36 and 2,326.44 is: 3,490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.40 : 8,169.36 = 2,326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.40/8,169.36 = 2,326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.40x = 8,169.36 × 2,326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.40x = 19,005,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,005,525.88/5,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.84

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