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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.91, 8,123.18 and 2,294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.91, 8,123.18 and 2,294.94 is: 3,442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.91 : 8,123.18 = 2,294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.91/8,123.18 = 2,294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.91x = 8,123.18 × 2,294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.91x = 18,642,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,642,175.83/5,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.75

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