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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.49, 8,165.34 and 2,322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.49, 8,165.34 and 2,322.93 is: 3,483.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.49 : 8,165.34 = 2,322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.49/8,165.34 = 2,322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.49x = 8,165.34 × 2,322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.49x = 18,967,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,967,513.25/5,444.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.80

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