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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.64, 8,035.38 and 2,891.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.64, 8,035.38 and 2,891.17 is: 4,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.64 : 8,035.38 = 2,891.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.64/8,035.38 = 2,891.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.64x = 8,035.38 × 2,891.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.64x = 23,231,649.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231,649.59/5,354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.60

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