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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.38, 8,040.57 and 1,464.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.38, 8,040.57 and 1,464.82 is: 2,197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.38 : 8,040.57 = 1,464.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.38/8,040.57 = 1,464.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.38x = 8,040.57 × 1,464.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.38x = 11,777,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,777,987.75/5,360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.23

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