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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.27, 8,197.49 and 2,179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.27, 8,197.49 and 2,179.10 is: 3,268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.27 : 8,197.49 = 2,179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.27/8,197.49 = 2,179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.27x = 8,197.49 × 2,179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.27x = 17,863,114.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863,114.92/5,465.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.48

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