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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.62, 8,023.02 and 1,452.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.62, 8,023.02 and 1,452.93 is: 2,179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.62 : 8,023.02 = 1,452.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.62/8,023.02 = 1,452.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.62x = 8,023.02 × 1,452.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.62x = 11,656,886.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,656,886.45/5,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.42

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