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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.60, 8,175.33 and 2,329.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.60, 8,175.33 and 2,329.65 is: 3,493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.60 : 8,175.33 = 2,329.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.60/8,175.33 = 2,329.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.60x = 8,175.33 × 2,329.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.60x = 19,045,657.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,045,657.53/5,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.59

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