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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.70, 8,169.65 and 2,158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.70, 8,169.65 and 2,158.91 is: 3,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.70 : 8,169.65 = 2,158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.70/8,169.65 = 2,158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.70x = 8,169.65 × 2,158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.70x = 17,637,539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,637,539.08/5,445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.80

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