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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.68, 8,166.84 and 2,366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.68, 8,166.84 and 2,366.68 is: 3,549.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.68 : 8,166.84 = 2,366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.68/8,166.84 = 2,366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.68x = 8,166.84 × 2,366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.68x = 19,328,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,328,296.89/5,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.94

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