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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.40, 8,180.10 and 2,679.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.40, 8,180.10 and 2,679.24 is: 4,018.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.40 : 8,180.10 = 2,679.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.40/8,180.10 = 2,679.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.40x = 8,180.10 × 2,679.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.40x = 21,916,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,916,451.12/5,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.86

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