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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.93, 8,181.15 and 2,679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.93, 8,181.15 and 2,679.04 is: 4,019.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.93 : 8,181.15 = 2,679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.93/8,181.15 = 2,679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.93x = 8,181.15 × 2,679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.93x = 21,917,628.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,917,628.10/5,452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.42

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