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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.80, 8,169.60 and 2,327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.80, 8,169.60 and 2,327.30 is: 3,491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.80 : 8,169.60 = 2,327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.80/8,169.60 = 2,327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.80x = 8,169.60 × 2,327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.80x = 19,013,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,013,110.08/5,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.33

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