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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,438.52, 8,156.79 and 2,152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,438.52, 8,156.79 and 2,152.62 is: 3,228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,438.52 : 8,156.79 = 2,152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,438.52/8,156.79 = 2,152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,438.52x = 8,156.79 × 2,152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,438.52x = 17,558,469.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,558,469.29/5,438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.54

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