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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,402.46, 8,110.98 and 2,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,402.46, 8,110.98 and 2,481.60 is: 3,725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,402.46 : 8,110.98 = 2,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,402.46/8,110.98 = 2,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,402.46x = 8,110.98 × 2,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,402.46x = 20,128,207.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128,207.97/5,402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.75

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