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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.41, 8,019.81 and 1,450.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.41, 8,019.81 and 1,450.85 is: 2,176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.41 : 8,019.81 = 1,450.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.41/8,019.81 = 1,450.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.41x = 8,019.81 × 1,450.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.41x = 11,635,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,635,501.24/5,346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.32

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