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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,457.54, 8,186.26 and 2,334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,457.54, 8,186.26 and 2,334.90 is: 3,502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,457.54 : 8,186.26 = 2,334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,457.54/8,186.26 = 2,334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,457.54x = 8,186.26 × 2,334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,457.54x = 19,114,098.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,114,098.47/5,457.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.33

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