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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.93, 8,201.97 and 2,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.93, 8,201.97 and 2,694.44 is: 4,042.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.93 : 8,201.97 = 2,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.93/8,201.97 = 2,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.93x = 8,201.97 × 2,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.93x = 22,099,675.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099,675.04/5,466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.43

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