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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,435.92, 8,154.88 and 2,315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,435.92, 8,154.88 and 2,315.92 is: 3,474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,435.92 : 8,154.88 = 2,315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,435.92/8,154.88 = 2,315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,435.92x = 8,154.88 × 2,315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,435.92x = 18,886,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,886,049.69/5,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.31

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