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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,432.46, 8,148.92 and 2,312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,432.46, 8,148.92 and 2,312.04 is: 3,468.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,432.46 : 8,148.92 = 2,312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,432.46/8,148.92 = 2,312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,432.46x = 8,148.92 × 2,312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,432.46x = 18,840,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,840,617.44/5,432.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.16

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