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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.46, 8,173.32 and 2,954.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.46, 8,173.32 and 2,954.55 is: 4,428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.46 : 8,173.32 = 2,954.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.46/8,173.32 = 2,954.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.46x = 8,173.32 × 2,954.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.46x = 24,148,441.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,148,441.74/5,453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.10

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