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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.38, 8,039.66 and 1,464.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.38, 8,039.66 and 1,464.89 is: 2,197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.38 : 8,039.66 = 1,464.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.38/8,039.66 = 1,464.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.38x = 8,039.66 × 1,464.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.38x = 11,777,170.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,777,170.01/5,360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.08

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