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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.57, 8,174.22 and 2,332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.57, 8,174.22 and 2,332.01 is: 3,495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.57 : 8,174.22 = 2,332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.57/8,174.22 = 2,332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.57x = 8,174.22 × 2,332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.57x = 19,062,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062,362.78/5,453.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.39

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