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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.74, 8,087.49 and 1,497.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.74, 8,087.49 and 1,497.45 is: 2,245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.74 : 8,087.49 = 1,497.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.74/8,087.49 = 1,497.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.74x = 8,087.49 × 1,497.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.74x = 12,110,611.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,110,611.90/5,392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.73

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