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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.38, 8,169.29 and 1,982.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.38, 8,169.29 and 1,982.63 is: 2,974.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.38 : 8,169.29 = 1,982.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.38/8,169.29 = 1,982.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.38x = 8,169.29 × 1,982.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.38x = 16,196,628.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,196,628.67/5,445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.38

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