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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.75, 8,166.83 and 2,158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.75, 8,166.83 and 2,158.18 is: 3,237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.75 : 8,166.83 = 2,158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.75/8,166.83 = 2,158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.75x = 8,166.83 × 2,158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.75x = 17,625,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,625,457.96/5,444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.15

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