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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.32, 8,022.34 and 1,452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.32, 8,022.34 and 1,452.62 is: 2,178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.32 : 8,022.34 = 1,452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.32/8,022.34 = 1,452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.32x = 8,022.34 × 1,452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.32x = 11,653,427.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,653,427.96/5,348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.90

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