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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.74, 8,204.09 and 2,180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.74, 8,204.09 and 2,180.77 is: 3,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.74 : 8,204.09 = 2,180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.74/8,204.09 = 2,180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.74x = 8,204.09 × 2,180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.74x = 17,891,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,891,201.94/5,466.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.74

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