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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.90, 8,095.59 and 2,474.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.90, 8,095.59 and 2,474.69 is: 3,710.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.90 : 8,095.59 = 2,474.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.90/8,095.59 = 2,474.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.90x = 8,095.59 × 2,474.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.90x = 20,034,075.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034,075.62/5,398.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.77

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