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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,437.74, 8,154.69 and 2,358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,437.74, 8,154.69 and 2,358.06 is: 3,536.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,437.74 : 8,154.69 = 2,358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,437.74/8,154.69 = 2,358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,437.74x = 8,154.69 × 2,358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,437.74x = 19,229,248.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,229,248.30/5,437.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.26

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