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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.74, 8,074.98 and 1,487.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.74, 8,074.98 and 1,487.64 is: 2,231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.74 : 8,074.98 = 1,487.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.74/8,074.98 = 1,487.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.74x = 8,074.98 × 1,487.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.74x = 12,012,663.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,012,663.25/5,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.29

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