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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.49, 8,106.96 and 2,482.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.49, 8,106.96 and 2,482.25 is: 3,722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.49 : 8,106.96 = 2,482.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.49/8,106.96 = 2,482.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.49x = 8,106.96 × 2,482.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.49x = 20,123,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,123,501.46/5,406.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.10

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