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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.94, 8,192.52 and 2,179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.94, 8,192.52 and 2,179.97 is: 3,267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.94 : 8,192.52 = 2,179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.94/8,192.52 = 2,179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.94x = 8,192.52 × 2,179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.94x = 17,859,447.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,859,447.82/5,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.41

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