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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.58, 8,163.69 and 2,441.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.58, 8,163.69 and 2,441.34 is: 3,659.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.58 : 8,163.69 = 2,441.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.58/8,163.69 = 2,441.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.58x = 8,163.69 × 2,441.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.58x = 19,930,333.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,930,333.79/5,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.91

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