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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.68, 8,141.16 and 2,146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.68, 8,141.16 and 2,146.16 is: 3,217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.68 : 8,141.16 = 2,146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.68/8,141.16 = 2,146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.68x = 8,141.16 × 2,146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.68x = 17,472,231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,472,231.95/5,430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.32

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