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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.99, 8,086.62 and 1,694.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.99, 8,086.62 and 1,694.21 is: 2,540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.99 : 8,086.62 = 1,694.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.99/8,086.62 = 1,694.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.99x = 8,086.62 × 1,694.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.99x = 13,700,432.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,700,432.47/5,392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.41

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