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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.46, 8,022.12 and 1,453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.46, 8,022.12 and 1,453.26 is: 2,179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.46 : 8,022.12 = 1,453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.46/8,022.12 = 1,453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.46x = 8,022.12 × 1,453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.46x = 11,658,226.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,658,226.11/5,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.74

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