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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.44, 8,189.70 and 2,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.44, 8,189.70 and 2,171.80 is: 3,257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.44 : 8,189.70 = 2,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.44/8,189.70 = 2,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.44x = 8,189.70 × 2,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.44x = 17,786,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,786,390.46/5,459.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.91

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