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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,446.53, 8,168.61 and 2,670.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,446.53, 8,168.61 and 2,670.39 is: 4,005.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,446.53 : 8,168.61 = 2,670.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,446.53/8,168.61 = 2,670.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,446.53x = 8,168.61 × 2,670.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,446.53x = 21,813,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,813,374.46/5,446.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.00

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