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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.34, 8,021.52 and 1,451.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.34, 8,021.52 and 1,451.79 is: 2,177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.34 : 8,021.52 = 1,451.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.34/8,021.52 = 1,451.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.34x = 8,021.52 × 1,451.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.34x = 11,645,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,645,562.52/5,348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.42

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