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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.60, 8,034.32 and 2,891.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.60, 8,034.32 and 2,891.80 is: 4,339.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.60 : 8,034.32 = 2,891.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.60/8,034.32 = 2,891.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.60x = 8,034.32 × 2,891.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.60x = 23,233,646.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,233,646.58/5,354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.01

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