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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.18, 8,204.90 and 2,354.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.18, 8,204.90 and 2,354.31 is: 3,528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.18 : 8,204.90 = 2,354.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.18/8,204.90 = 2,354.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.18x = 8,204.90 × 2,354.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.18x = 19,316,866.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,316,866.35/5,475.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.08

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