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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.29, 8,151.00 and 2,838.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.29, 8,151.00 and 2,838.76 is: 4,252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.29 : 8,151.00 = 2,838.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.29/8,151.00 = 2,838.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.29x = 8,151.00 × 2,838.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.29x = 23,138,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,138,758.57/5,441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.44

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