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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,458.51, 8,180.92 and 2,334.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,458.51, 8,180.92 and 2,334.85 is: 3,499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,458.51 : 8,180.92 = 2,334.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,458.51/8,180.92 = 2,334.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,458.51x = 8,180.92 × 2,334.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,458.51x = 19,101,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,101,168.48/5,458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.34

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