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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.67, 8,165.84 and 2,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.67, 8,165.84 and 2,282.52 is: 3,422.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.67 : 8,165.84 = 2,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.67/8,165.84 = 2,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.67x = 8,165.84 × 2,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.67x = 18,638,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638,693.12/5,445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.66

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