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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.45, 8,169.38 and 2,157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.45, 8,169.38 and 2,157.47 is: 3,237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.45 : 8,169.38 = 2,157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.45/8,169.38 = 2,157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.45x = 8,169.38 × 2,157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.45x = 17,625,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,625,181.48/5,444.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.27

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