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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,446.48, 8,170.08 and 2,324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,446.48, 8,170.08 and 2,324.74 is: 3,487.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,446.48 : 8,170.08 = 2,324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,446.48/8,170.08 = 2,324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,446.48x = 8,170.08 × 2,324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,446.48x = 18,993,311.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,993,311.78/5,446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.26

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