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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,448.08, 8,172.98 and 2,328.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,448.08, 8,172.98 and 2,328.09 is: 3,492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,448.08 : 8,172.98 = 2,328.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,448.08/8,172.98 = 2,328.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,448.08x = 8,172.98 × 2,328.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,448.08x = 19,027,421.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,027,421.37/5,448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.50

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