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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.64, 8,166.96 and 1,340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.64, 8,166.96 and 1,340.64 is: 2,010.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.64 : 8,166.96 = 1,340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.64/8,166.96 = 1,340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.64x = 8,166.96 × 1,340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.64x = 10,948,953.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,948,953.25/5,444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.96

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