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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,454.46, 8,182.71 and 2,334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,454.46, 8,182.71 and 2,334.46 is: 3,502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,454.46 : 8,182.71 = 2,334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,454.46/8,182.71 = 2,334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,454.46x = 8,182.71 × 2,334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,454.46x = 19,102,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,102,209.19/5,454.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.13

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