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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.74, 8,182.44 and 2,332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.74, 8,182.44 and 2,332.42 is: 3,499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.74 : 8,182.44 = 2,332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.74/8,182.44 = 2,332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.74x = 8,182.44 × 2,332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.74x = 19,084,886.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,084,886.70/5,453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.41

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