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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.46, 8,197.15 and 2,175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.46, 8,197.15 and 2,175.76 is: 3,263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.46 : 8,197.15 = 2,175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.46/8,197.15 = 2,175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.46x = 8,197.15 × 2,175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.46x = 17,835,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,835,039.97/5,464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.82

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