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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.92, 8,165.58 and 2,443.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.92, 8,165.58 and 2,443.41 is: 3,663.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.92 : 8,165.58 = 2,443.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.92/8,165.58 = 2,443.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.92x = 8,165.58 × 2,443.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.92x = 19,951,848.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,951,848.32/5,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.63

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