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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,431.23, 8,144.08 and 2,653.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,431.23, 8,144.08 and 2,653.74 is: 3,979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,431.23 : 8,144.08 = 2,653.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,431.23/8,144.08 = 2,653.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,431.23x = 8,144.08 × 2,653.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,431.23x = 21,612,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,612,270.86/5,431.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.26

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