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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.72, 8,089.16 and 2,470.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.72, 8,089.16 and 2,470.40 is: 3,705.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.72 : 8,089.16 = 2,470.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.72/8,089.16 = 2,470.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.72x = 8,089.16 × 2,470.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.72x = 19,983,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,983,460.86/5,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.64

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