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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.20, 8,134.80 and 2,134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.20, 8,134.80 and 2,134.50 is: 3,201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.20 : 8,134.80 = 2,134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.20/8,134.80 = 2,134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.20x = 8,134.80 × 2,134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.20x = 17,363,730.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,363,730.60/5,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.75

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