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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,446.41, 8,166.11 and 2,328.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,446.41, 8,166.11 and 2,328.45 is: 3,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,446.41 : 8,166.11 = 2,328.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,446.41/8,166.11 = 2,328.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,446.41x = 8,166.11 × 2,328.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,446.41x = 19,014,367.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,014,367.19/5,446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.17

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