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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.69, 8,197.65 and 2,001.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.69, 8,197.65 and 2,001.94 is: 3,003.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.69 : 8,197.65 = 2,001.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.69/8,197.65 = 2,001.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.69x = 8,197.65 × 2,001.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.69x = 16,411,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,411,182.95/5,464.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.13

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