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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.79, 8,077.47 and 2,610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.79, 8,077.47 and 2,610.92 is: 3,912.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.79 : 8,077.47 = 2,610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.79/8,077.47 = 2,610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.79x = 8,077.47 × 2,610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.79x = 21,089,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,089,587.59/5,389.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.88

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