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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,474.84, 8,214.44 and 2,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,474.84, 8,214.44 and 2,701.44 is: 4,053.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,474.84 : 8,214.44 = 2,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,474.84/8,214.44 = 2,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,474.84x = 8,214.44 × 2,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,474.84x = 22,190,803.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,190,803.29/5,474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.24

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