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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,448.23, 8,170.98 and 2,326.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,448.23, 8,170.98 and 2,326.69 is: 3,489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,448.23 : 8,170.98 = 2,326.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,448.23/8,170.98 = 2,326.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,448.23x = 8,170.98 × 2,326.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,448.23x = 19,011,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,011,338.94/5,448.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.45

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