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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.94, 8,100.69 and 2,801.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.94, 8,100.69 and 2,801.98 is: 4,197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.94 : 8,100.69 = 2,801.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.94/8,100.69 = 2,801.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.94x = 8,100.69 × 2,801.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.94x = 22,697,971.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,697,971.37/5,406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.93

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