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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.44, 8,177.52 and 1,991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.44, 8,177.52 and 1,991.12 is: 2,986.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.44 : 8,177.52 = 1,991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.44/8,177.52 = 1,991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.44x = 8,177.52 × 1,991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.44x = 16,282,423.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282,423.62/5,451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.81

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