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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,448.48, 8,166.72 and 2,331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,448.48, 8,166.72 and 2,331.04 is: 3,493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,448.48 : 8,166.72 = 2,331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,448.48/8,166.72 = 2,331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,448.48x = 8,166.72 × 2,331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,448.48x = 19,036,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036,950.99/5,448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.99

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