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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,458.98, 8,183.07 and 2,170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,458.98, 8,183.07 and 2,170.02 is: 3,252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,458.98 : 8,183.07 = 2,170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,458.98/8,183.07 = 2,170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,458.98x = 8,183.07 × 2,170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,458.98x = 17,757,425.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,757,425.56/5,458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.88

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