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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.02, 8,144.60 and 2,508.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.02, 8,144.60 and 2,508.35 is: 3,762.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.02 : 8,144.60 = 2,508.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.02/8,144.60 = 2,508.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.02x = 8,144.60 × 2,508.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.02x = 20,429,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,429,454.15/5,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.32

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