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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.84, 8,169.96 and 2,158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.84, 8,169.96 and 2,158.76 is: 3,239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.84 : 8,169.96 = 2,158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.84/8,169.96 = 2,158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.84x = 8,169.96 × 2,158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.84x = 17,636,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,636,982.85/5,444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.21

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