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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.77, 8,159.98 and 2,156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.77, 8,159.98 and 2,156.07 is: 3,231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.77 : 8,159.98 = 2,156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.77/8,159.98 = 2,156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.77x = 8,159.98 × 2,156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.77x = 17,593,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593,500.44/5,444.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.26

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