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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.29, 8,023.32 and 1,452.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.29, 8,023.32 and 1,452.78 is: 2,179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.29 : 8,023.32 = 1,452.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.29/8,023.32 = 1,452.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.29x = 8,023.32 × 1,452.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.29x = 11,656,118.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,656,118.83/5,349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.01

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