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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,458.10, 8,190.33 and 2,295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,458.10, 8,190.33 and 2,295.31 is: 3,444.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,458.10 : 8,190.33 = 2,295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,458.10/8,190.33 = 2,295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,458.10x = 8,190.33 × 2,295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,458.10x = 18,799,334.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,799,334.88/5,458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.30

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