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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.63, 8,177.45 and 2,164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.63, 8,177.45 and 2,164.52 is: 3,246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.63 : 8,177.45 = 2,164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.63/8,177.45 = 2,164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.63x = 8,177.45 × 2,164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.63x = 17,700,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,700,202.36/5,451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.77

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