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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.80, 8,168.10 and 2,326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.80, 8,168.10 and 2,326.30 is: 3,489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.80 : 8,168.10 = 2,326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.80/8,168.10 = 2,326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.80x = 8,168.10 × 2,326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.80x = 19,001,451.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,001,451.03/5,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.83

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