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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.76, 8,062.54 and 2,454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.76, 8,062.54 and 2,454.02 is: 3,679.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.76 : 8,062.54 = 2,454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.76/8,062.54 = 2,454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.76x = 8,062.54 × 2,454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.76x = 19,785,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,785,634.41/5,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.16

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