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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,385.52, 8,081.46 and 2,920.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,385.52, 8,081.46 and 2,920.28 is: 4,382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,385.52 : 8,081.46 = 2,920.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,385.52/8,081.46 = 2,920.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,385.52x = 8,081.46 × 2,920.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,385.52x = 23,600,126.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,600,126.01/5,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.14

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