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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,134.38, 7,694.01 and 2,354.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,134.38, 7,694.01 and 2,354.19 is: 3,527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,134.38 : 7,694.01 = 2,354.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,134.38/7,694.01 = 2,354.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,134.38x = 7,694.01 × 2,354.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,134.38x = 18,113,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,113,161.40/5,134.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.82

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