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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.81, 8,041.78 and 1,465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.81, 8,041.78 and 1,465.22 is: 2,197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.81 : 8,041.78 = 1,465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.81/8,041.78 = 1,465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.81x = 8,041.78 × 1,465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.81x = 11,782,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,782,993.33/5,360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.99

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