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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.27, 8,149.29 and 2,312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.27, 8,149.29 and 2,312.46 is: 3,470.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.27 : 8,149.29 = 2,312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.27/8,149.29 = 2,312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.27x = 8,149.29 × 2,312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.27x = 18,844,907.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,844,907.15/5,430.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.34

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