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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,437.42, 8,155.94 and 2,315.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,437.42, 8,155.94 and 2,315.85 is: 3,473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,437.42 : 8,155.94 = 2,315.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,437.42/8,155.94 = 2,315.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,437.42x = 8,155.94 × 2,315.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,437.42x = 18,887,933.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,887,933.65/5,437.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.69

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