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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.16, 8,138.94 and 2,349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.16, 8,138.94 and 2,349.48 is: 3,522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.16 : 8,138.94 = 2,349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.16/8,138.94 = 2,349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.16x = 8,138.94 × 2,349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.16x = 19,122,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,122,276.75/5,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.14

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