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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.18, 8,023.77 and 1,454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.18, 8,023.77 and 1,454.16 is: 2,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.18 : 8,023.77 = 1,454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.18/8,023.77 = 1,454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.18x = 8,023.77 × 1,454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.18x = 11,667,845.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,667,845.38/5,349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.24

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