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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,852.92, 8,781.96 and 2,154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,852.92, 8,781.96 and 2,154.28 is: 3,232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,852.92 : 8,781.96 = 2,154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,852.92/8,781.96 = 2,154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,852.92x = 8,781.96 × 2,154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,852.92x = 18,918,800.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,918,800.79/5,852.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.37

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