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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.64, 8,060.58 and 2,454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.64, 8,060.58 and 2,454.60 is: 3,680.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.64 : 8,060.58 = 2,454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.64/8,060.58 = 2,454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.64x = 8,060.58 × 2,454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.64x = 19,785,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,785,499.67/5,375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.58

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