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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.80, 8,179.20 and 2,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.80, 8,179.20 and 2,855.40 is: 4,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.80 : 8,179.20 = 2,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.80/8,179.20 = 2,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.80x = 8,179.20 × 2,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.80x = 23,354,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,354,887.68/5,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.10

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