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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.85, 8,464.83 and 2,132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.85, 8,464.83 and 2,132.89 is: 3,198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.85 : 8,464.83 = 2,132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.85/8,464.83 = 2,132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.85x = 8,464.83 × 2,132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.85x = 18,054,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,587.62/5,644.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.42

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