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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.62, 8,084.46 and 1,494.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.62, 8,084.46 and 1,494.06 is: 2,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.62 : 8,084.46 = 1,494.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.62/8,084.46 = 1,494.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.62x = 8,084.46 × 1,494.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.62x = 12,078,668.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,078,668.31/5,389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.10

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