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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.43, 8,034.34 and 1,460.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.43, 8,034.34 and 1,460.53 is: 2,190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.43 : 8,034.34 = 1,460.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.43/8,034.34 = 1,460.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.43x = 8,034.34 × 1,460.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.43x = 11,734,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,734,403.73/5,356.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.71

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