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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.65, 8,180.18 and 2,164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.65, 8,180.18 and 2,164.67 is: 3,248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.65 : 8,180.18 = 2,164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.65/8,180.18 = 2,164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.65x = 8,180.18 × 2,164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.65x = 17,707,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,707,390.24/5,451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.08

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