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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.27, 8,169.27 and 2,158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.27, 8,169.27 and 2,158.38 is: 3,238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.27 : 8,169.27 = 2,158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.27/8,169.27 = 2,158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.27x = 8,169.27 × 2,158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.27x = 17,632,388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,632,388.98/5,445.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.11

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