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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.33, 8,022.46 and 1,452.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.33, 8,022.46 and 1,452.73 is: 2,179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.33 : 8,022.46 = 1,452.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.33/8,022.46 = 1,452.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.33x = 8,022.46 × 1,452.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.33x = 11,654,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,654,420.94/5,348.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.08

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