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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.99, 8,179.92 and 2,641.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.99, 8,179.92 and 2,641.01 is: 3,961.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.99 : 8,179.92 = 2,641.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.99/8,179.92 = 2,641.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.99x = 8,179.92 × 2,641.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.99x = 21,603,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,603,209.62/5,452.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.72

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