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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,437.58, 8,150.86 and 2,152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,437.58, 8,150.86 and 2,152.98 is: 3,227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,437.58 : 8,150.86 = 2,152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,437.58/8,150.86 = 2,152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,437.58x = 8,150.86 × 2,152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,437.58x = 17,548,638.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,548,638.56/5,437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.29

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