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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.26, 8,073.20 and 1,486.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.26, 8,073.20 and 1,486.58 is: 2,229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.26 : 8,073.20 = 1,486.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.26/8,073.20 = 1,486.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.26x = 8,073.20 × 1,486.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.26x = 12,001,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,001,457.66/5,382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.82

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