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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.03, 8,040.60 and 1,464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.03, 8,040.60 and 1,464.44 is: 2,196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.03 : 8,040.60 = 1,464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.03/8,040.60 = 1,464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.03x = 8,040.60 × 1,464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.03x = 11,774,976.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,774,976.26/5,360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.81

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