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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,431.91, 8,145.26 and 2,655.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,431.91, 8,145.26 and 2,655.33 is: 3,981.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,431.91 : 8,145.26 = 2,655.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,431.91/8,145.26 = 2,655.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,431.91x = 8,145.26 × 2,655.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,431.91x = 21,628,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,628,365.19/5,431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.72

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