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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.76, 8,194.26 and 2,177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.76, 8,194.26 and 2,177.40 is: 3,266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.76 : 8,194.26 = 2,177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.76/8,194.26 = 2,177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.76x = 8,194.26 × 2,177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.76x = 17,842,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842,181.72/5,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.15

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