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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.48, 8,076.38 and 2,460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.48, 8,076.38 and 2,460.52 is: 3,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.48 : 8,076.38 = 2,460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.48/8,076.38 = 2,460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.48x = 8,076.38 × 2,460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.48x = 19,872,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,872,094.52/5,389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.20

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