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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.97, 8,033.13 and 1,460.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.97, 8,033.13 and 1,460.68 is: 2,190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.97 : 8,033.13 = 1,460.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.97/8,033.13 = 1,460.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.97x = 8,033.13 × 1,460.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.97x = 11,733,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,733,832.33/5,355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.80

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