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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.50, 8,064.09 and 2,601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.50, 8,064.09 and 2,601.90 is: 3,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.50 : 8,064.09 = 2,601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.50/8,064.09 = 2,601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.50x = 8,064.09 × 2,601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.50x = 20,981,955.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,981,955.77/5,377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.80

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