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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.82, 8,023.65 and 1,453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.82, 8,023.65 and 1,453.14 is: 2,179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.82 : 8,023.65 = 1,453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.82/8,023.65 = 1,453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.82x = 8,023.65 × 1,453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.82x = 11,659,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,659,486.76/5,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.82

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