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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,448.41, 8,169.10 and 2,330.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,448.41, 8,169.10 and 2,330.45 is: 3,494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,448.41 : 8,169.10 = 2,330.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,448.41/8,169.10 = 2,330.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,448.41x = 8,169.10 × 2,330.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,448.41x = 19,037,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,037,679.10/5,448.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.17

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