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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.58, 8,028.82 and 2,429.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.58, 8,028.82 and 2,429.26 is: 3,642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.58 : 8,028.82 = 2,429.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.58/8,028.82 = 2,429.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.58x = 8,028.82 × 2,429.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.58x = 19,504,091.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,504,091.27/5,354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.51

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