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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.96, 8,041.80 and 1,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.96, 8,041.80 and 1,465.28 is: 2,198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.96 : 8,041.80 = 1,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.96/8,041.80 = 1,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.96x = 8,041.80 × 1,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.96x = 11,783,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,783,488.70/5,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.02

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