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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.74, 8,072.19 and 2,458.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.74, 8,072.19 and 2,458.26 is: 3,687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.74 : 8,072.19 = 2,458.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.74/8,072.19 = 2,458.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.74x = 8,072.19 × 2,458.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.74x = 19,843,541.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,843,541.79/5,380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.88

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