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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,449.77, 8,173.19 and 2,328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,449.77, 8,173.19 and 2,328.23 is: 3,491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,449.77 : 8,173.19 = 2,328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,449.77/8,173.19 = 2,328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,449.77x = 8,173.19 × 2,328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,449.77x = 19,029,013.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,029,013.65/5,449.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.71

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