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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.29, 8,163.77 and 2,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.29, 8,163.77 and 2,849.76 is: 4,266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.29 : 8,163.77 = 2,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.29/8,163.77 = 2,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.29x = 8,163.77 × 2,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.29x = 23,264,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,264,770.95/5,452.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.97

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