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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.39, 8,109.74 and 1,510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.39, 8,109.74 and 1,510.80 is: 2,266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.39 : 8,109.74 = 1,510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.39/8,109.74 = 1,510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.39x = 8,109.74 × 1,510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.39x = 12,252,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,252,187.64/5,406.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.24

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