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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.74, 8,063.92 and 2,604.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.74, 8,063.92 and 2,604.59 is: 3,901.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.74 : 8,063.92 = 2,604.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.74/8,063.92 = 2,604.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.74x = 8,063.92 × 2,604.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.74x = 21,003,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,003,158.56/5,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.22

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