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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.76, 8,148.30 and 2,654.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.76, 8,148.30 and 2,654.10 is: 3,982.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.76 : 8,148.30 = 2,654.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.76/8,148.30 = 2,654.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.76x = 8,148.30 × 2,654.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.76x = 21,626,403.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,626,403.03/5,429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.94

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