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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.31, 8,116.38 and 2,488.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.31, 8,116.38 and 2,488.91 is: 3,733.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.31 : 8,116.38 = 2,488.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.31/8,116.38 = 2,488.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.31x = 8,116.38 × 2,488.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.31x = 20,200,898.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200,898.76/5,410.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.78

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