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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.69, 8,180.41 and 2,164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.69, 8,180.41 and 2,164.70 is: 3,247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.69 : 8,180.41 = 2,164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.69/8,180.41 = 2,164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.69x = 8,180.41 × 2,164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.69x = 17,708,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,708,133.53/5,452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.60

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