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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,449.08, 8,158.96 and 2,846.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,449.08, 8,158.96 and 2,846.52 is: 4,262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,449.08 : 8,158.96 = 2,846.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,449.08/8,158.96 = 2,846.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,449.08x = 8,158.96 × 2,846.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,449.08x = 23,224,642.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224,642.82/5,449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.12

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