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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,449.20, 8,176.50 and 2,162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,449.20, 8,176.50 and 2,162.22 is: 3,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,449.20 : 8,176.50 = 2,162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,449.20/8,176.50 = 2,162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,449.20x = 8,176.50 × 2,162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,449.20x = 17,679,391.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679,391.83/5,449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.40

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