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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.13, 8,193.37 and 2,297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.13, 8,193.37 and 2,297.34 is: 3,447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.13 : 8,193.37 = 2,297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.13/8,193.37 = 2,297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.13x = 8,193.37 × 2,297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.13x = 18,822,904.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,822,904.18/5,460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.34

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