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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.90, 8,146.83 and 2,143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.90, 8,146.83 and 2,143.21 is: 3,215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.90 : 8,146.83 = 2,143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.90/8,146.83 = 2,143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.90x = 8,146.83 × 2,143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.90x = 17,460,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,460,358.41/5,430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.00

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