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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.59, 8,034.62 and 2,393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.59, 8,034.62 and 2,393.94 is: 3,592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.59 : 8,034.62 = 2,393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.59/8,034.62 = 2,393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.59x = 8,034.62 × 2,393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.59x = 19,234,398.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234,398.20/5,354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.13

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