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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.61, 8,178.98 and 2,330.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.61, 8,178.98 and 2,330.67 is: 3,496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.61 : 8,178.98 = 2,330.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.61/8,178.98 = 2,330.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.61x = 8,178.98 × 2,330.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.61x = 19,062,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062,491.66/5,452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.03

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