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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,852.02, 8,778.58 and 2,154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,852.02, 8,778.58 and 2,154.32 is: 3,231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,852.02 : 8,778.58 = 2,154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,852.02/8,778.58 = 2,154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,852.02x = 8,778.58 × 2,154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,852.02x = 18,911,870.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,911,870.47/5,852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.68

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