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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,434.10, 8,149.46 and 2,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,434.10, 8,149.46 and 2,314.08 is: 3,470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,434.10 : 8,149.46 = 2,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,434.10/8,149.46 = 2,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,434.10x = 8,149.46 × 2,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,434.10x = 18,858,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,858,502.40/5,434.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.40

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