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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,454.41, 8,182.69 and 2,823.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,454.41, 8,182.69 and 2,823.19 is: 4,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,454.41 : 8,182.69 = 2,823.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,454.41/8,182.69 = 2,823.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,454.41x = 8,182.69 × 2,823.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,454.41x = 23,101,261.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101,261.07/5,454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.34

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