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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,418, 8,128.08 and 2,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,418, 8,128.08 and 2,340 is: 3,510.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,418 : 8,128.08 = 2,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,418/8,128.08 = 2,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,418x = 8,128.08 × 2,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,418x = 19,019,707.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,019,707.20/5,418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.47

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