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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.64, 8,071.62 and 2,469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.64, 8,071.62 and 2,469.40 is: 3,698.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.64 : 8,071.62 = 2,469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.64/8,071.62 = 2,469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.64x = 8,071.62 × 2,469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.64x = 19,932,058.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,932,058.43/5,388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.90

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