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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.49, 8,197.97 and 2,177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.49, 8,197.97 and 2,177.51 is: 3,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.49 : 8,197.97 = 2,177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.49/8,197.97 = 2,177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.49x = 8,197.97 × 2,177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.49x = 17,851,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,851,161.65/5,464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.76

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