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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,457.33, 8,188.46 and 2,338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,457.33, 8,188.46 and 2,338.16 is: 3,508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,457.33 : 8,188.46 = 2,338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,457.33/8,188.46 = 2,338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,457.33x = 8,188.46 × 2,338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,457.33x = 19,145,877.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,145,877.00/5,457.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.29

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