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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.66, 8,164.98 and 2,327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.66, 8,164.98 and 2,327.70 is: 3,490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.66 : 8,164.98 = 2,327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.66/8,164.98 = 2,327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.66x = 8,164.98 × 2,327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.66x = 19,005,623.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,005,623.95/5,445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.05

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