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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.44, 8,193.27 and 2,180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.44, 8,193.27 and 2,180.48 is: 3,268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.44 : 8,193.27 = 2,180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.44/8,193.27 = 2,180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.44x = 8,193.27 × 2,180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.44x = 17,865,220.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,865,220.40/5,466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.17

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