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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,385.93, 8,079.39 and 1,490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,385.93, 8,079.39 and 1,490.37 is: 2,235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,385.93 : 8,079.39 = 1,490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,385.93/8,079.39 = 1,490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,385.93x = 8,079.39 × 1,490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,385.93x = 12,041,280.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,041,280.47/5,385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.69

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