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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.13, 8,030.88 and 2,851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.13, 8,030.88 and 2,851.44 is: 4,276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.13 : 8,030.88 = 2,851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.13/8,030.88 = 2,851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.13x = 8,030.88 × 2,851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.13x = 22,899,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899,542.35/5,354.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.98

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