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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,450.69, 8,177.41 and 2,162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,450.69, 8,177.41 and 2,162.70 is: 3,244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,450.69 : 8,177.41 = 2,162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,450.69/8,177.41 = 2,162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,450.69x = 8,177.41 × 2,162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,450.69x = 17,685,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,685,275.15/5,450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.59

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