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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.26, 8,034.38 and 1,460.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.26, 8,034.38 and 1,460.66 is: 2,190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.26 : 8,034.38 = 1,460.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.26/8,034.38 = 1,460.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.26x = 8,034.38 × 1,460.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.26x = 11,735,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,735,497.49/5,356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.99

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