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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.23, 8,124.96 and 2,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.23, 8,124.96 and 2,297.52 is: 3,444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.23 : 8,124.96 = 2,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.23/8,124.96 = 2,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.23x = 8,124.96 × 2,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.23x = 18,667,258.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,667,258.10/5,419.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.63

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