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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.46, 8,064.24 and 2,454.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.46, 8,064.24 and 2,454.54 is: 3,681.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.46 : 8,064.24 = 2,454.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.46/8,064.24 = 2,454.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.46x = 8,064.24 × 2,454.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.46x = 19,793,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,793,999.65/5,376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.60

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