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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.77, 8,164.65 and 2,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.77, 8,164.65 and 2,323.28 is: 3,483.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.77 : 8,164.65 = 2,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.77/8,164.65 = 2,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.77x = 8,164.65 × 2,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.77x = 18,968,784.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,968,784.11/5,444.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.85

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