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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.67, 8,201.52 and 2,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.67, 8,201.52 and 2,180.80 is: 3,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.67 : 8,201.52 = 2,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.67/8,201.52 = 2,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.67x = 8,201.52 × 2,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.67x = 17,885,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,885,838.93/5,467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.20

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