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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.45, 8,046.41 and 2,554.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.45, 8,046.41 and 2,554.45 is: 3,832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.45 : 8,046.41 = 2,554.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.45/8,046.41 = 2,554.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.45x = 8,046.41 × 2,554.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.45x = 20,554,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,554,152.02/5,362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.98

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