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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.33, 8,019.46 and 1,450.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.33, 8,019.46 and 1,450.73 is: 2,176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.33 : 8,019.46 = 1,450.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.33/8,019.46 = 1,450.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.33x = 8,019.46 × 1,450.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.33x = 11,634,071.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,634,071.21/5,346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.09

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