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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.70, 8,178.99 and 2,330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.70, 8,178.99 and 2,330.06 is: 3,495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.70 : 8,178.99 = 2,330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.70/8,178.99 = 2,330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.70x = 8,178.99 × 2,330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.70x = 19,057,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,057,496.54/5,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.06

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