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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.71, 8,014.52 and 1,394.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.71, 8,014.52 and 1,394.49 is: 2,091.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.71 : 8,014.52 = 1,394.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.71/8,014.52 = 1,394.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.71x = 8,014.52 × 1,394.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.71x = 11,176,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,176,140.99/5,342.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.85

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