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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.72, 8,114.58 and 2,490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.72, 8,114.58 and 2,490.08 is: 3,735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.72 : 8,114.58 = 2,490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.72/8,114.58 = 2,490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.72x = 8,114.58 × 2,490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.72x = 20,205,912.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,205,912.79/5,409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.11

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