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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,448.92, 8,170.08 and 2,446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,448.92, 8,170.08 and 2,446.42 is: 3,668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,448.92 : 8,170.08 = 2,446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,448.92/8,170.08 = 2,446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,448.92x = 8,170.08 × 2,446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,448.92x = 19,987,447.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,987,447.11/5,448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.15

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