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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,454.63, 8,184.68 and 2,168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,454.63, 8,184.68 and 2,168.66 is: 3,254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,454.63 : 8,184.68 = 2,168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,454.63/8,184.68 = 2,168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,454.63x = 8,184.68 × 2,168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,454.63x = 17,749,788.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,749,788.13/5,454.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.08

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