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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.96, 8,033.94 and 1,460.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.96, 8,033.94 and 1,460.34 is: 2,190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.96 : 8,033.94 = 1,460.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.96/8,033.94 = 1,460.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.96x = 8,033.94 × 1,460.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.96x = 11,732,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,732,283.94/5,355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.51

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