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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.92, 7,995.48 and 1,434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.92, 7,995.48 and 1,434.46 is: 2,151.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.92 : 7,995.48 = 1,434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.92/7,995.48 = 1,434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.92x = 7,995.48 × 1,434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.92x = 11,469,196.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,469,196.24/5,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.45

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