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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.88, 8,074.33 and 2,464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.88, 8,074.33 and 2,464.45 is: 3,696.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.88 : 8,074.33 = 2,464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.88/8,074.33 = 2,464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.88x = 8,074.33 × 2,464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.88x = 19,898,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,898,756.22/5,382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.68

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