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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.25, 8,167.92 and 1,341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.25, 8,167.92 and 1,341.25 is: 2,011.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.25 : 8,167.92 = 1,341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.25/8,167.92 = 1,341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.25x = 8,167.92 × 1,341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.25x = 10,955,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,955,222.70/5,445.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.89

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