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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.89, 8,026.31 and 1,455.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.89, 8,026.31 and 1,455.29 is: 2,182.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.89 : 8,026.31 = 1,455.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.89/8,026.31 = 1,455.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.89x = 8,026.31 × 1,455.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.89x = 11,680,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,680,608.68/5,350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.93

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