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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.28, 8,196.38 and 2,001.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.28, 8,196.38 and 2,001.48 is: 3,002.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.28 : 8,196.38 = 2,001.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.28/8,196.38 = 2,001.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.28x = 8,196.38 × 2,001.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.28x = 16,404,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404,890.64/5,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.21

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