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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.41, 8,163.29 and 1,934.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.41, 8,163.29 and 1,934.96 is: 2,900.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.41 : 8,163.29 = 1,934.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.41/8,163.29 = 1,934.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.41x = 8,163.29 × 1,934.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.41x = 15,795,589.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,795,589.13/5,445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.71

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