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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.28, 8,181.93 and 2,338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.28, 8,181.93 and 2,338.46 is: 3,504.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.28 : 8,181.93 = 2,338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.28/8,181.93 = 2,338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.28x = 8,181.93 × 2,338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.28x = 19,133,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,133,075.12/5,459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.69

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