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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.41, 8,164.60 and 2,327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.41, 8,164.60 and 2,327.45 is: 3,489.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.41 : 8,164.60 = 2,327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.41/8,164.60 = 2,327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.41x = 8,164.60 × 2,327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.41x = 19,002,698.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,002,698.27/5,445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.67

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