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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.37, 8,023.93 and 1,454.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.37, 8,023.93 and 1,454.27 is: 2,180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.37 : 8,023.93 = 1,454.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.37/8,023.93 = 1,454.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.37x = 8,023.93 × 1,454.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.37x = 11,668,916.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,668,916.93/5,350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.96

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