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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.56, 8,197.36 and 2,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.56, 8,197.36 and 2,002.08 is: 3,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.56 : 8,197.36 = 2,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.56/8,197.36 = 2,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.56x = 8,197.36 × 2,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.56x = 16,411,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,411,770.51/5,464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.31

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