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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.49, 8,166.84 and 2,323.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.49, 8,166.84 and 2,323.93 is: 3,485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.49 : 8,166.84 = 2,323.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.49/8,166.84 = 2,323.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.49x = 8,166.84 × 2,323.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.49x = 18,979,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,979,164.48/5,445.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.30

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