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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.92, 8,181.71 and 2,333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.92, 8,181.71 and 2,333.94 is: 3,501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.92 : 8,181.71 = 2,333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.92/8,181.71 = 2,333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.92x = 8,181.71 × 2,333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.92x = 19,095,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,095,620.24/5,453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.27

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