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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,434.16, 8,146.44 and 2,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,434.16, 8,146.44 and 2,354.48 is: 3,529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,434.16 : 8,146.44 = 2,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,434.16/8,146.44 = 2,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,434.16x = 8,146.44 × 2,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,434.16x = 19,180,630.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,180,630.05/5,434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.64

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