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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,447.41, 8,167.60 and 2,329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,447.41, 8,167.60 and 2,329.45 is: 3,492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,447.41 : 8,167.60 = 2,329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,447.41/8,167.60 = 2,329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,447.41x = 8,167.60 × 2,329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,447.41x = 19,026,015.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,026,015.82/5,447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.67

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