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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,654.50, 8,481.85 and 2,146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,654.50, 8,481.85 and 2,146.14 is: 3,219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,654.50 : 8,481.85 = 2,146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,654.50/8,481.85 = 2,146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,654.50x = 8,481.85 × 2,146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,654.50x = 18,203,232.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203,232.19/5,654.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.25

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