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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,456.17, 8,180.68 and 2,644.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,456.17, 8,180.68 and 2,644.27 is: 3,964.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,456.17 : 8,180.68 = 2,644.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,456.17/8,180.68 = 2,644.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,456.17x = 8,180.68 × 2,644.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,456.17x = 21,631,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,631,926.70/5,456.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.67

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